As a global financial hub, Singapore has drawn many US expats to its borders. Some estimates even show that as many as 26,000 US citizens are living in Singapore. While the country has many allures, the process of filing taxes in the US and in Singapore can be...
Do you live abroad or travel the world and work for yourself? Don’t overlook self-employment tax on foreign income! A common misconception among expats and nomads is that the first roughly $100,000 of income is completely tax-free in the US under the Foreign Earned...
Moving abroad is an exciting decision for many Americans. However, US taxes for expats can be a headache. There are extra reporting requirements, different deadlines, and new exclusions and credits. Filing expat taxes incorrectly can result in the loss of hundreds or...
By Vincenzo Villamena, CPA Opinions of the US may vary on many topics, but it is difficult to argue that the US offers opportunities for lucrative investments. Not only the 320 million or so American citizens can invest in the US; almost anybody has the right to...
When global travel stalled and stay-at-home orders went into effect, many US expats rushed back to the USA. Other people ended up quarantining far from home. As a result, numerous US citizens, residents, and foreign travelers are spending more time in the United...
2020 has been a tumultuous year for many businesses. As the year wraps up, business owners abroad have little time left for year-end tax planning to save on 2020 taxes. Here are our 5 year-end tax tips for entrepreneurs: (You can read about year-end tax planning for...
By John Hamilton, CPA A Roth IRA can provide such significant tax benefits, that many Americans even pay tax to convert a pre-tax retirement account to a Roth IRA. As an expat, you might be able to do a tax-free Roth IRA conversion because the IRS essentially allows...
Americans living in Panama can enjoy incredible beaches, a metropolitan city, tranquil mountain towns, and one of the region’s most important airports. Furthermore, Panama’s tax and business-friendly mentality make it easy for US expats to live, invest, and do...
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