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Expat Tax & FinanceJune 10, 2026
Green Card Exit Tax: The 8-Year Rule Explained
Green card holders past the 8-year threshold face the same exit tax as renouncing citizens. Learn how to count the years, what you owe, and how to
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 10, 2026
Norway Wealth Tax and Income Tax: A US Expat's Guide
Norway levies a 1.0% annual wealth tax on assets above $174,000 plus income tax reaching 47.5%. US expats learn what they owe, FTC strategy, and visa
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 9, 2026
Child Tax Credit for US Expat Families
Filing Form 2555 abroad? The IRS bars the $1,700 refundable child tax credit entirely. Learn when switching tax strategies pays off for expat
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 9, 2026
US Exit Tax: What Expats Must Know Before Renouncing
Covered expatriates face a deemed-sale tax on all assets before renouncing. Learn the 2025 thresholds, IRA rules, and planning steps that reduce your
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 8, 2026
FBAR Explained: Which Expats Must File FinCEN 114
Who must file FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR), the $10,000 aggregate threshold, what accounts count, and how to avoid the $16,000+ non-willful penalty.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 8, 2026
US Exit Tax: What Triggers It and What You'll Owe
IRC 877A exit tax rules for 2026: who qualifies as a covered expatriate, how the $910K exclusion works, and planning moves to reduce your bill.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 7, 2026
Qatar Expat Guide: What Zero Tax Hides From Americans
Qatar has zero local income tax but no US treaty. Here is what Americans still owe the IRS, how residency works in 2026, and what living in Doha
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 7, 2026
The FBAR Rule That Blindsides American Expats
US expats must disclose foreign accounts over $10,000 in aggregate — not just year-end. Here is what FBAR covers, the penalties, and how to catch up.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 6, 2026
Gold Investing for US Expats: ETFs, IRAs, and Vaults
Gold ETFs like GLD are taxed at 28% as collectibles — not 20%. Guide to gold ETFs, self-directed IRAs, physical storage, and FBAR rules for US expats.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 5, 2026
Foreign Pensions and US Tax: UK, Canada, Germany
UK state pension is taxable in US. Canadian RRSP defers automatically. German pension triggers US tax. Country-by-country expat pension tax guide.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 4, 2026
529 Plans for Expat Families: Foreign Schools Qualify
US expats can use a 529 for Oxford, Cambridge, and McGill. Learn eligible foreign schools, best plans for non-residents, and the Roth IRA rollover.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 3, 2026
US Expat Dividend Tax: Withholding and Accounts
US expats owe tax on dividends regardless of FEIE. How to navigate treaty withholding, claim the foreign tax credit, and choose the right broker
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 3, 2026
Poland Expat Tax Guide: 12%, Ryczalt, and US Filing
Poland taxes residents at 12% flat on income to 120,000 PLN. Guide covers Polish income tax, ryczalt option, US-Poland treaty, and FEIE vs FTC
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 2, 2026
Foreign Rental Income: US Tax Guide for Expat Landlords
Own rental property abroad? US expats owe Schedule E reporting, 30-year ADS depreciation, Form 1116 foreign tax credit, and 3.8% NIIT. Complete guide.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 1, 2026
Airbnb Hosting Abroad: The US Tax Guide You Actually Need
FEIE won't cover Airbnb income. Learn how expat hosts use Schedule E, depreciation, and the Foreign Tax Credit to legally cut their US tax bill.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 1, 2026
State Income Tax Trap Most Expats Don't See Coming
California taxes expats at 13.3% even abroad. Learn how to legally sever domicile before moving overseas and eliminate state income tax.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 31, 2026
The 183-Day Tax Rule: What Expats Get Wrong
Most expats misunderstand the 183-day tax rule. Learn how it actually works country by country and why it is irrelevant for US citizens abroad.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 30, 2026
FBAR vs FATCA: What Every Expat Must Know
FBAR and FATCA are two separate foreign account reporting requirements with different penalties and thresholds. Learn what every US expat must file.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 30, 2026
The 3 Bank Accounts Every US Expat Actually Needs
Stop paying $2,400/year in bank fees abroad. This 3-account expat banking setup—Schwab, Mercury, Traveling Mailbox—costs just $180/year.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 29, 2026
Self-Employment Tax: The Expat Freelancer’s Hidden Bill
FEIE zeroes your income tax abroad—but SE tax still applies. See the exact numbers and legal ways to reduce your bill as a US expat freelancer.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 29, 2026
Your US Credit Score Is Dying Abroad — Stop It Now
FICO scores go dormant in 6 months of inactivity. Learn the exact system to keep your US credit score alive while living abroad as an expat.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 29, 2026
Moving Abroad Mid-Year: Maximize Your Tax Benefits
Moving in Q4 instead of Q1 costs you up to $30K in FEIE exclusions. Learn how pro-ration works, state tax traps, and FBAR obligations in year one.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 28, 2026
Puerto Rico Act 60: Keep Gains Tax-Free as a US Citizen
Puerto Rico Act 60 lets US citizens pay 0% capital gains without renouncing citizenship. Full breakdown of costs, requirements, and IRS audit risks.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 27, 2026
Mexico's 183-Day Tax Trap: What Expats Miss
Staying 183 days in Mexico makes you a fiscal resident taxed on worldwide income at up to 35%. Learn how ISR works and how to stay compliant.