Australia is known for its lively culture, beautiful coastline and natural wonders. The country is a popular destination for expats from around the world.
If you are planning to become a...
In terms of geographic size, Argentina is one of the largest countries in the world. Its capital, Buenos Aires is considered the Paris of Latin America. Patagonia to the south...
Malaysia is a place where the old and new coexist together in an interesting fashion. It is slowly becoming one of the richer nations in the region.
If you are planning...
April 15 is the due date that most Americans are familiar with for filing their tax returns. However, did you know that US expats automatically receive a 2-month extension? If filing...
From a tax standpoint, buying and selling foreign real estate (a primary residence in one's name) is not much different than in the United States. At the present time, there are...
FATCA or Foreign Account Tax Compliant Act came into being in 2010. The reporting requirements are part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to combat offshore tax evasion,...
The US government is increasingly interested in knowing about the foreign assets held by its citizens and residents. The FBAR (Foreign Financial Account Report) is one of the key reporting requirements that Uncle Sam...
In addition to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), some expats are able to deduct a portion of their housing costs via the foreign housing allowance. The intent of the foreign...
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are subject to federal income tax on worldwide income - it doesn't matter where you generate income. Fortunately, the U.S. government offers an important tax...