04/12/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Ghana. Living in Ghana is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly people, the warm climate, and the laid-back culture, not to mention the relatively high remuneration for skilled workers. As an American expatriate living in Ghana though, what […]
04/12/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Kuwait. Living in Kuwait is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the beaches, the thriving expat community, the wealth of activities available, and the high salaries for skilled foreign workers. As an American expatriate living in Kuwait though, what exactly […]
04/03/2017
All Americans, including expats, have to file a US tax return and report their worldwide income. All Americans are also liable to pay US taxes, even on foreign-earned income, however there are some exclusions and exemptions available that remove most US expats from ending up having to pay anything. Expats still have to file though […]
03/30/2017
Americans living overseas experience new cultures, explore new places, meet new friends, and grow as people, so much so in fact that many choose to live abroad permanently at the end of their original assignment or trip. Unfortunately, living abroad as an expat doesn’t mean you escape having to file US taxes though , even […]
03/27/2017
All American citizens and green card holders are required to file a US tax return if they earn over around $10,000 (or just $400 of self-employment income), wherever in the world they live or earn. Expats are also subject to extra reporting requirements too: depending on their situation, they may have to report their foreign […]
03/23/2017
America is unique among advanced economies in having a taxation system based on citizenship rather than on residence. This means that all US citizens (and green holders) have to file a US tax return and pay US taxes on their worldwide income wherever in the world they live. To many people this seems counter-intuitive, unfair […]
03/22/2017
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 […]
03/22/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Cambodia. Living in Cambodia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly people, the tropical climate, the culture, and the quality of life. As an American expatriate living in Cambodia though, what exactly do you need to know regarding […]
03/20/2017
Living overseas is an incredible experience, however Americans still have to file US taxes even when they are living abroad. Furthermore, filing US taxes is more complex for expats than for Americans living in the States, as crackdowns on overseas tax cheats over the last few years have resulted in an ever-increasing amount of filing […]
03/13/2017
Taxes are most probably the last thing on expats’ minds when they fall in love with a foreigner. Once the wedding bells have chimed and the dust has settled however, understanding the US tax implications should be on every American expat married to a foreigner’s to-do list. This will be the first time that you […]