11/01/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousandAmericans living in Laos. Living in Laos is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the quality of life, the natural environment, and the culture and cuisine. As an American expatriate living in Laos though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US […]
10/30/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Myanmar. Living in Myanmar is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the quality of life, the landscapes and beaches, and the culture and cuisine. As an American expatriate living in Myanmar though, what exactly do you need […]
10/30/2017
Living abroad is an incredible adventure that inevitably broadens our horizons and minds, thanks to the perspective we gain from living in a foreign country and experiencing a new culture. American expats still have to file US taxes however, as well as comply with the tax rules in their host country. This is because […]
10/28/2017
There are an estimated 149,000 Americans living in China. Living in China is certainly an adventure, and it should be a rewarding one. With China’s unique and fascinating history, culture, and cuisine, it’s guaranteed to be a mind-broadening experience. As an American expatriate living in China though, what exactly do you need to know regarding […]
10/26/2017
The IRS has announced the annual inflation adjustments for over 50 tax provisions for the 2018 tax year. In this article we’ll look at how some of those provisions will affect expats. It’s worth bearing in mind though that some of the new adjustments announced may never happen, assuming that the Trump Tax Reform Plan is […]
10/25/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Slovenia. Living in Slovenia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the quality of life, the natural beauty, and the culture and cuisine. As an American expatriate living in Slovenia though, what exactly do you need to […]
10/23/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Serbia. Living in Serbia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the history, cuisine, culture, countryside, the quality of life, and having the rest of Europe on your doorstep. As an American expatriate living in Serbia though, what exactly do […]
10/19/2017
Before last year’s presidential election, it was widely reported that the number of Google searches about moving abroad had skyrocketed, caused by fear on both sides of the political debate of the opposition candidate winning. To an extent this happens before every election, although the phenomenon may have been exaggerated this time. In fact, while […]
10/18/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Qatar. Living in Qatar is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the low taxes, the climate and culture, and the thriving expat community. As an American expatriate living in Qatar though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing […]
10/18/2017
(The following is an abbreviated version of an original article by Stanton R. Farmer at Thun Financial Advisors). As part of their financial planning, mixed nationality couples must decide the extent to which they share or separate their financial lives, including their accumulated wealth and liabilities (particularly their tax obligations) U.S. citizenship-based taxation has many […]