Happy Halloween 2019

The IRS is looking out for American taxpayers. For the remainder of 2022, the optional standard mileage rate has been increased by the IRS. For the rest of the year, taxpayers can receive reimbursement for using their automobiles for business travel and other similar purposes. Once mileage is calculated, drivers can determine what they’ll receive…
Name: Misha Fontenot Where are you from: Los Angeles, California Where are you now: Carlisle, England (as far North as you can get on the West coast and not be in Scotland) Why did you decide to move abroad: Love. I joke that it screws up everything! LOL Tell us a little bit about you:…
As autumn leaves paint the world in shades of gold and crimson, expatriates around the globe prepare for more than just cozy sweater weather. The fall season is also the perfect time for expats to engage in some serious tax planning. Ensuring your financial house is in order before the year-end tax deadline can save…
IRS AI Enforcement & Data Sharing Are Changing Expat Compliance In 2026, IRS enforcement is no longer driven solely by manual audits and paper reviews. Artificial intelligence and automated data sharing systems are now central to how the IRS identifies non-compliance, particularly for Americans living abroad. For U.S. expats, this means increased visibility into foreign…
Europe’s Entry/Exit System is changing how non-EU travelers enter and leave participating European countries. For Americans living abroad, the impact goes beyond airport lines and passport control. The system creates a precise electronic record of travel dates, which can become especially important for expats who use the Physical Presence Test to claim the Foreign Earned…