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Taxes in Vietnam for US Expats: What You Need to Know

If you’re looking for a country with a tropical climate, low cost of living, and beaches galore, Vietnam might just be right for you. For all of these reasons and more, Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular destination for retirees, digital nomads, and other expats. Before moving there, of course, it’s wise to do some […]

Form 8938: What U.S. Expats Must Report Under FATCA Rules

Young couple reviewing documents with a financial advisor, discussing reporting requirements for Form 8938.

You know that foreign pension you barely remember signing up for? Or the joint account you opened just to pay rent abroad? Yeah—the IRS wants to talk about it. Officially called the Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets, form 8938 is how the U.S. keeps tabs on Americans with money overseas. If you’re a U.S. […]