US Expat Tax Articles

Before the election, President-elect Trump announced his intention to reform the US tax system for Americans living abroad, promising to end double taxation for expats. In his statement, Trump...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While at first glance the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion might seem like the most alluring option, using Form 1116 to claim a Foreign Tax Credit can actually save some expats more money. In...

With the new year quickly approaching, now is the time for year-end tax planning, especially for expats! We share our top year-end tax tips here. With the right tax planning, Americans abroad can...

Vincenzo Villamena, CPA In the last decade, the number of US citizens renouncing their citizenship has increased drastically. Complex tax filing requirements and banking hassles related to FATCA...

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...