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Expat Tax & FinanceMay 26, 2026
Portugal IFICI: Is the NHR Replacement Worth It?
NHR ended in 2025. Portugal's IFICI replacement gives tech workers and researchers a 20% flat tax for 10 years — but retirees and passive investors.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 26, 2026
How Expats Legally Pay $0/Month on Student Loans
Use the FEIE + IBR combination to reduce student loan payments to $0/month while living abroad. SAVE is dead — here is what works in 2026.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 25, 2026
State Domicile for Expats: Avoid the States That Chase You Abroad
California can tax your foreign income at 13.3% even after you leave. Learn how to change state domicile and save 5,000+ per year as a US expat.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 24, 2026
US Exit Tax: What You Owe Before Renouncing Citizenship
Covered expatriate rules, the $910k exclusion, IRA lump-sum treatment, and 401k 30% withholding — the real cost of renouncing US citizenship.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 23, 2026
The Big Beautiful Bill: What US Expats Won and Lost
FEIE rose to $132,900 but citizenship-based taxation survived the OBBB unchanged. Full expat scorecard + why the RBT compliance clock is ticking.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 23, 2026
The 1% US Remittance Tax: Who Owes It and Who Doesn't
The 1% US remittance excise tax (IRC 4475) hits cash transfers, not bank wires. Learn which transfers are exempt and how expats pay /bin/bash.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 23, 2026
Virtual Mailbox for Expats: Keep Your US Banking Alive
How a $15/month virtual mailbox keeps expat bank accounts open, IRS mail received, and brokerages intact. Best states and step-by-step setup.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 22, 2026
Form 3520: The Foreign Gift Trap Most Expats Miss
Miss Form 3520 and owe 25% of your foreign gift amount in IRS penalties — on money that isn't even taxable. Here's what every US expat needs to know.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 21, 2026
GILTI Is Dead: New NCTI Tax Rules for Expat Business Owners
GILTI became NCTI in 2026 under the OBBBA. The effective rate rose to 12.6%, QBAI was eliminated. US expats with foreign corps need a new plan.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 18, 2026
UK for US Expats: Taxes, the New FIG Regime & Real Costs
The UK abolished its non-dom regime in 2025. Learn the new FIG 4-year exemption, UK tax rates, visa options, and why most Americans owe $0 to the IRS.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 17, 2026
FBAR Filing Guide: How Expats Dodge $165K Penalties
FBAR penalties can hit $165K even if you paid zero tax. Learn who must file FinCEN 114, what accounts qualify, and how to catch up penalty-free.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 17, 2026
Federal Student Loans Abroad: The Zero-Payment Playbook
Use FEIE + IBR to pay $0/month on federal student loans while living abroad. Plus: the 2026 forgiveness tax bomb and how to plan for it.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 16, 2026
Renting Your US Home While Abroad: The Capital Gains Trap
Renting your US home before selling while living abroad can cost $30,000–$100,000 in taxes. Learn the Section 121 trap and how to avoid it.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 16, 2026
The FEIE-Roth IRA Trap Costing Expats $500K at Retirement
The FEIE excludes income from U.S. tax — but blocks Roth IRA contributions. Learn the 5-year trap and preserve retirement savings abroad.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 15, 2026
High-Yield Foreign Savings: Earn 12% While US Banks Pay 4%
US savings pays 4%. Colombian CDTs pay 12.9%. Learn which foreign savings accounts beat US rates and the currency risk nobody mentions.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 13, 2026
Spain's Beckham Law: Pay 24% Tax for 6 Years as an Expat
Spain's Beckham Law locks in a 24% flat tax rate and exempts foreign income for 6 years. Full guide: eligibility, application, US citizen pitfalls.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 12, 2026
Solo 401(k) Abroad: Self-Employed Expats Save $72k
Self-employed expats can contribute up to $72,000/year to a Solo 401(k). But the FEIE trap can wipe out your eligibility. Here's how to navigate it.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 11, 2026
The FEIE Self-Employment Tax Trap for Expat Freelancers
FEIE won't save expat freelancers from SE tax. Learn what you actually owe, which countries offer exemptions, and 3 strategies to reduce the bill.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 11, 2026
Student Loans Abroad: The FEIE Zero-Payment Strategy
FEIE can cut your federal student loan payment to $0 legally. How IDR + foreign income exclusion work together for US expats.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 10, 2026
FATCA vs. GDPR: Why US Expats Lose European Banks
Belgium declared FATCA illegal under GDPR. Now EU banks face a catch-22. Here is what US expats need to know about European banking in 2026.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 9, 2026
Portugal's NHR Is Gone — What IFICI Means for Expats
NHR closed in 2024. Portugal's IFICI replacement has a 20% flat rate — but no pension exemption. See who qualifies, who doesn't, and the real tax
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 8, 2026
Why Foreign Banks Refuse American Expats (And What to Do)
FATCA costs banks $16,600 per American account. Learn why foreign banks refuse US expats and which banking solutions actually work abroad.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 8, 2026
Expat Domicile Strategy: The $40K Decision Before You Leave
California charges 13.3% on FEIE-excluded income. Here's how to change your US state domicile before moving abroad and legally eliminate state taxes.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 7, 2026
Charles Schwab for Expats: Bank Free in Any Country
Stop losing $2,400/year to hidden banking fees. Charles Schwab reimburses all ATM fees worldwide with zero foreign transaction fees for expats.