Happy Independence Day to Americans Around the World

Digital nomad visas have become one of the biggest trends in global mobility. Countries like Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, and Thailand now offer special residency permits to attract remote workers. These programs promise freedom and flexibility—but they also create complex tax questions for U.S. citizens abroad. While a digital nomad visa grants you legal residency…
If you were to ask people in the United States what they thought of when hearing “Staples,” the name of the popular office supply store chain, most would say the store’s catch phrase, “That Was Easy!” In fact, in one of the best marketing stunts of the last decade, Staples actually created a large plastic,…
Identity theft can be prevented in many ways, but if you are a victim, there are a few ways to recover your information and ease the financial burden. Once you discover that your identity has been stolen, contact your local law enforcement, freeze your credit, and place a fraud alert on all accounts. Once all necessary parties…
As the IRS sharpens its focus on digital assets, U.S. citizens living abroad must take note: crypto income and holdings are not exempt from reporting. Whether you’re trading Bitcoin, holding NFTs, or staking tokens while living overseas, you have important U.S. tax obligations. 🧾 Yes, Expats Must Report Crypto All U.S. citizens, including expats, are…
Text messages themed like IRS announcements are on the rise according to the Internal Revenue Service. Thousands of scammers have already attacked taxpayers in 2022 through MMS and SMS text messages. Scamming through text messages is known as Smishing. Many smishing campaigns are often masked as Covid relief announcements, help establishing an IRS account, or…