06/01/2017
There are around 9 million American expats living overseas – that’s more people than live in every state bar ten. Since the Civil War though, American expats have been required to continue filing US taxes, unlike almost every other country, which typically only tax residents and people with income originating in that country. Up […]
05/31/2017
Between the gorgeous weather, affordable cost of living, fascinating history and culture, and numerous visa options, it’s no surprise that Greece is becoming an increasingly popular US expat destination. Before moving there, of course, you’ll need to consider practical issues — like taxes in Greece. We know that it’s not always easy to find reliable, […]
05/29/2017
Living abroad is an incredible experience, however for Americans at least the expat experience can be a little bit tainted by still having to file US taxes from overseas. Because the US taxes based on citizenship rather than on residence, American expats are still required to file US taxes and declare their worldwide income wherever […]
05/29/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Iraq. Living in Iraq is an incredible experience for a number of reasons. Most Americans living in Iraq are working to support the US military or in the hydrocarbons industry. As an American expatriate living in Iraq though, what exactly do you need […]
05/25/2017
Due to the US’ citizenship based taxation system, all Americans are required to file a US tax return and declare their worldwide income if they earn over around $10,000 (or just $400 of self-employment income) – including Americans living abroad. Many American expats aren’t aware of this requirement to file US taxes from overseas though, […]
05/24/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Luxembourg. Living in Luxembourg is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the charming architecture, and easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Luxembourg though, what exactly do you need to know […]
05/22/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Turkey. Living in Turkey is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the hospitable locals, the food, climate, and beaches, the proud culture, not to mention easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Turkey though, […]
05/22/2017
All Americans are required to file a US tax return and report their worldwide income wherever in the world they live. The US is nearly unique in requiring expats to file taxes. It is because the US has a citizenship-based taxation system,rather than a residence-based system like most countries. While many American expatriates aren’t […]
05/18/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Denmark. Living in Denmark is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the high-quality public services, the hygge, the culture, not to mention easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Denmark though, […]
05/18/2017
The UAE is an exciting and popular expat destination for Americans. Many Americans living in the UAE work in the oil industry, or in support roles to the military. With a year-round hot climate, an abundance of entertainment , and an internationalist culture, it’s a great place to spend some time. With the US dollar […]