Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025

Don’t forget to wear green, or you’ll get pinched! 😉

Don’t forget to wear green, or you’ll get pinched! 😉
As we approach mid-April, we can choose to think of it as tax time or we can use this as an opportunity to reset. In the United States, tax time corresponds to the first weeks of spring. This time of year is meant as a financial, as well as a personal, recharge. For many Americans, including American expats, the spring…
Increased Enforcement Is Not Just for High-Profile Cases Each year, the IRS Criminal Investigation division releases a report outlining enforcement priorities, trends, and areas of focus. The most recent findings point to a continued emphasis on international compliance, foreign financial transparency, and cross-border reporting. For U.S. citizens living abroad, this signals that expat tax enforcement…
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Filing by the deadline is essential and can save you money. The IRS charges interest for any balance left unpaid after the deadline, so if you miss the deadline not only will you be paying late fees, but you will also be paying extra interest. Filing by April is always a smart choice (or June…
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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…