For Americans living abroad, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can provide major tax savings. The FEIE allows to exclude up to $126,500 (in 2024, $130,000 in 2025) from US federal income taxes. It is available to Americans and Green Card holders living...
Americans living abroad must still file taxes in the United States. In addition, US expat taxes are more complex. This is because there are specific rules (and benefits!) when filing an American expatriate tax return. But thanks to these benefits, many expats don’t...
Did you know that understanding your responsibilities under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is just as important as filing your US tax return? FATCA requires both foreign financial institutions and Americans living abroad to report their foreign...
Planning ahead for your tax filings! Be aware of the 2025 tax deadlines to file your taxes for 2024 on time. Below are the key due dates you need to know for your tax filings for the 2023 tax year. If you are looking for help with this, check out these tips to find...
Some people move abroad for love. Others find love while abroad. Marrying someone from a different country is an adventure in itself. Furthermore, your foreign spouse may also impact your US tax filing. As a US expat married to a nonresident alien – someone with...
Most US entrepreneurs and small business owners set up an LLC when they want to “make it legal”. LLCs are easy and comparably cheap to set up and operate. They can also be tax efficient, especially for entrepreneurs abroad. But they are not the only good choice for a...
By Vincenzo Villamena, CPA When starting an Amazon business, every seller needs to understand the available business structures and Amazon seller tax implications. The best business structure for Amazon sellers A business structure should provide liability protection,...
Selling online through Amazon, eBay or any e-commerce site offers a great opportunity to make a location-independent income. If you are selling online in the US market and generate a steady income, be aware of the US tax implications. These five Amazon seller tax...
Moving abroad can be a hectic process. There are many things for Americans to consider when making a foreign country their home, taxes being one of them. New expats are understandingly concerned about how the move abroad will affect their US taxes. While many are...
