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 $100,000 of...
Many US entrepreneurs set up an LLC in the beginning because it is straightforward and not too expensive. Generally, this is a good approach for the start as LLCs offer liability protection and...
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,...
By Vincenzo Villamena, CPA You would think that moving away from the United States lets you off the hook from filing US state taxes. But unfortunately, some US states require that expats pay state...
Nearly 25,000 US citizens have legal residency in Costa Rica. The US State Department estimates that nearly another 100,000 may live there as “perpetual tourists” – coming and going every 90 days,...
Did you know that over 100,000 American expats live in Germany? It is a popular destination due to a strong economy, excellent public transport, a robust education system, and of course… beautiful...
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are an important part of retirement planning due to their great US tax advantages. Americans abroad however need to be aware of how expat tax benefits can...
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is a tax benefit available to American citizens, Greencard holders, and in some cases foreign individuals that become residents. It allows an exclusion of...
This article covers the tax challenges of crypto reporting and why Form 1099-B is not a solution to accurately report cryptocurrencies to the taxing authorities. While the requirement to track and...
Americans living abroad still need to file US tax returns. They may also still need to pay social security taxes. Social Security totalization agreements between two countries govern where you must...
The child tax credit can be a significant financial benefit for expat families abroad. Living abroad does not preclude you from claiming the child tax credit for qualifying dependent children under...
Contrary to popular belief, American expats do not have to be stuck with a high US tax burden, when also paying high taxes in their residence country. The truth is, with the Foreign Tax Credit...
