How Can Expatriates Save on Taxes?


Concern and confusion around stimulus check eligibility have been a major topic for U.S. expats. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident with a Social Security number and are within the income brackets, and are not claimed as a dependent by someone else, you qualify for the stimulus checks. All first and second Economic Impact…
Biden’s Build Back Better bill has passed the house and there’s no way we can predict if and when it will pass the Senate. Just in case, there are some things you can do before December 31, 2021 to save some tax dollars. If possible, accelerate any of your 2022 income into 2021 to avoid…
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…
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…
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…
One of the biggest challenges for US expats is avoiding double taxation—being taxed on the same income in both your host country and the US. Thankfully, tax treaties can help. These agreements between the US and other countries ensure that expats aren’t unfairly taxed, but understanding how to use them effectively is critical. What Are…