America is known to have many different agreements with different countries around the world. One of these agreements is the Information Exchange Agreement. Basically, what this means is information is freely shared by those countries with the U.S. about American Expats and people living abroad there. These agreements are made with the following countries: Barbados,…
For Expats getting the Covid-19 stimulus payment from the US government can be a complicated process: You must have a US social security number. Using an ITIN disqualifies you from the program. Including taxpayers, spouses and dependents. Direct deposits are only available to US bank accounts. Some clients who do not have a…
To start off, an expat is someone who lives in a foreign country for a prolonged period of time, usually for work or retirement. If you are an expat and considering getting married or divorced, it’s important to be aware of the tax implications that may arise from either decision. The Tax Benefits of Marriage…
Those two words that no one likes to hear: Summer’s Ending. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed a wonderful summer and found some time to relax a bit and enjoy the beautiful weather. No matter where in the world you live, summer is a favorite season for barbecues, sports, swimming, boating and family fun. It’s never easy to…
The idea that the Internal Revenue Service could audit you is not something you should take lightly. However, it’s also not something that should keep you up at night riddled with anxiety. Math errors may draw IRS inquiry, but they’ll rarely lead to a full-blown audit. Although there’s no sure way to avoid an IRS…
US Citizens Turning in their Passports The number of Americans choosing to give up citizenship has risen this past year to over 1,000 Americans! This is caused by the government implementing a new disclosure laws intended to stamp out tax evasion. Some Americans are hoping to avoid the disclosure requirements; while other Americans abroad say…
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