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Self-Employment Tax On Foreign Income – What Expats & Nomads Should Know
Do you live abroad or travel the world and work for yourself? Don’t overlook self-employment tax...
Year-end Tax Tips For Expat Business Owners And Entrepreneurs Abroad
Here are our 5 year-end tax tips for entrepreneurs: (You can read about year-end tax planning for...
When To Switch From LLC To S-Corp – A Guide for Expats
Many US entrepreneurs set up an LLC in the beginning because it is straightforward and not too...
How To File Your US Expat Taxes for Americans Living In Singapore
As a global financial hub, Singapore has drawn many US expats to its borders. Some estimates even...
Do Expats Pay State Taxes? (Hint: It Depends On The State)
By Vincenzo Villamena, CPA You would think that moving away from the United States lets you off...
How to File US Income Taxes for Americans Living in Costa Rica
Nearly 25,000 US citizens have legal residency in Costa Rica. The US State Department estimates...
Expat Tax Guide For Americans Living in Germany
Did you know that over 100,000 American expats live in Germany? It is a popular destination due to...
IRA Excess Contributions – A Common Mistake Expats Make When Using The FEIE
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are an important part of retirement planning due to their...
Claiming the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in the Year of Entry & Departure
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is a tax benefit available to American citizens,...
10 Steps to Report Crypto Taxes for Expats – And Why a 1099 Form is Not EnoughÂ
This article covers the tax challenges of crypto reporting and why Form 1099-B is not a solution...
Social Security Totalization Agreements – A Guide For US Expats
Americans living abroad still need to file US tax returns. They may also still need to pay social...
Which Business Expenses Can Reduce Taxable Income for American expats
One of the most frequent questions business owners ask is which business expenses they can deduct...
IRS Form 5471 – A Guide For US Owners Of Foreign Companies
Attention US owners of foreign companies! If you haven't already heard about it, brace yourself...
The US Child Tax Credit – Guide For American Expats
The child tax credit can be a significant financial benefit for expat families abroad. Living...
The US Foreign Tax Credit – A Complete Guide For Expats
Contrary to popular belief, American expats do not have to be stuck with a high US tax burden,...
Foreign Mutual Funds And PFICs – Pitfalls For Expats
Americans living abroad often consider investing in non-US investments offered by their local...
Entrepreneur Abroad? The Business Tax Guide for Expats
Not all American expats are employed by big companies. Actually, many run their own business while...
US Tax Guide For Americans Living In Australia
Over 100,000 Americans live in Australia, many of them in Sydney or Melbourne. While it may feel...
Bona Fide Residence Test – Guide For Expats
Living abroad is an increasingly attractive option for US Americans as it offers many lifestyle...
Do Your Foreign Bank Accounts Trigger FBAR Filing Requirements?
When you live or conduct business abroad, you often need a foreign bank account to make and...
