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Repatriating Back to America

Repatriating Back to America Meet Debra, she spent almost 14 years in England and is now back in the USA! Here is her story: Why I went abroad – to be with Lewis. Not necessarily to marry Lewis but we knew if we wanted to stay together we would need to marry within the six…

Expatriate Tax Returns Can Help You Save Money on Your Taxes

How to Save More on Your Taxes

There are several ways that you can save money when filing your taxes depending on your individual circumstances. These include the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credit, and Foreign Housing Exclusion. The FEIE reduces your income by paying housing expenses. If you qualify and file on time, you can save big on your taxes. Most…

You’re An Expatriate Not an Ex-Patriot

Once you made the decision to become an expatriate and travel outside of the United States for a job in another country, you likely received some odd comments from friends and family. No doubt, many of them assumed that you moving to London, Paris, Tel Aviv or Sydney for work meant that you were no…

Bona Fide Residence Test

Bona Fide Residence Test The Bona Fide Residence Test is often misunderstood by expatriate taxpayers.  In order to qualify there are many rules and regulations. Residency in a foreign country alone does not qualify you for this classification. Qualifications for the Bona Fide Resident Test To be eligible for the Bona Fide Resident Test you…

The Election is Over and What the New Administration Could Mean for U.S. Expats

That was a long, grueling 2-year presidential race for the American people. The results of last Tuesday’s election for the new President of the United States of America were surprising for many. For American expats living abroad, the question now focuses on what implications will the Trump Administration have for expatriates. In a recent article…