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Taking risks is never the easy route to go. This is especially true when the risk is taking a journey that will change your life and your family’s lives. Becoming an expatriate and moving overseas for a year or two is certainly a risky decision. However, it is a decision that will allow you to…
An assurance vie is one of France’s most popular investment products—a life insurance wrapper used to grow savings tax-free under French law. For residents in France, it offers significant advantages: But for U.S. citizens, things are more complex. How the U.S. Treats Assurance Vie The IRS doesn’t consider an assurance vie to be life insurance….
Name: Stephanie B. a.k.a ‘La Mom – An American Mom in Paris’ Where are you from: San FranciscoWhere are you now: Paris, France Why did you move overseas: Who says no to an opportunity to move to Paris? I was offered a job transfer to fill in for a colleague on maternity leave. The plan…
Understanding Capital Gains for U.S. Expats When U.S. citizens living abroad sell property, many assume foreign residency changes how capital gains are taxed. However, the United States taxes citizens on worldwide income, including gains from selling foreign real estate. The good news is that capital gains exclusions may still apply. Understanding how these rules work…
Monday, April 18, is Tax Day 2022. Tax Day is the deadline to file your taxes or file for an extension. Don’t let this day approach without a plan to file. Expatriate Tax Services is here to assist you with your tax filing. No matter how complex your situation may be, we can complete taxes…
If you’re a U.S. citizen or green card holder living abroad, it’s easy to assume that your income earned overseas doesn’t need to be reported to the IRS. After all, you’re paying taxes where you live, right? Unfortunately, that’s not how the U.S. tax system works. The United States is one of only two countries…