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Expat Tax & FinanceJune 15, 2026
Expat Estimated Tax Payments: What You Owe Each Quarter
US expats owe quarterly estimated taxes by April 15, June 15, and September 15. The filing extension does not move these deadlines. Learn the safe
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 14, 2026
Form 5471 for Expats: CFC Reporting and Penalty Guide
Own a foreign corporation with 10% US ownership? Form 5471 is mandatory — missing it costs $10,000 per entity per year automatically.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 14, 2026
FBAR: The $10,000 Trap Every Expat Must Understand
The $10,000 FBAR threshold is aggregate across all foreign accounts, not per account. Who must file, what counts, and the penalty math after Bittner.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 14, 2026
US Exit Tax: What Covered Expatriates Actually Owe
The US Exit Tax hits covered expatriates with a deemed sale of all worldwide assets. Learn the 3 tests, the 90K exclusion, IRA traps, and planning
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 13, 2026
WEP and GPO Repealed: Expats With Foreign Pensions Win
WEP and GPO ended in January 2025, giving expats with foreign pensions their full SS benefits. Average retroactive payout: $6,710. Here is the tax
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 13, 2026
Section 121 Exclusion: Selling Your US Home as an Expat
Move abroad and a 3-year clock starts on your $250K–$500K Section 121 exclusion. Learn the deadline, depreciation recapture, and how not to lose it.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 12, 2026
FBAR: The $10,000 Rule Every US Expat Must Know
Every US expat with over $10,000 across foreign accounts must file FinCEN Form 114. Learn FBAR rules, deadlines, penalties, and how to catch up.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 12, 2026
Filing US Taxes With a Non-Citizen Spouse
The §6013(g) election lets you file jointly with your nonresident alien spouse and double the FEIE to $260k — but it is permanent and irreversible.
Expat Tax & FinanceJune 11, 2026
US Expatriation Tax: Section 877A Rules Explained
A $2M net worth triggers Section 877A mark-to-market tax on departure. Learn how covered expatriates are taxed and what to plan before you leave.
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.