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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.
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.