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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.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 6, 2026
The Foreign Housing Exclusion Most Expats Forget to Claim
Calculate the 2026 foreign housing exclusion on Form 2555: the $21,264 base, general limit, high-cost cities, and interaction with the FEIE.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 6, 2026
Capital Gains Tax: The FEIE Blind Spot Expats Pay For
The FEIE shields your salary but not your stock gains. Learn how NIIT, the stacking rule, and Section 865(g) affect US expat capital gains taxes.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 5, 2026
Australian Super & US Taxes: The Trap Nobody Warns You About
The US-Australia treaty gap exposes your super to annual IRS taxation and 0,000/yr penalties. What every US expat in Australia must know.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 5, 2026
GILTI Tax: Why Your Foreign Company Still Owes the IRS
Own a foreign company as a US expat? GILTI tax means you owe the IRS annually — even in Dubai or Panama. Learn how to legally reduce your bill to
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 4, 2026
Your HSA Abroad: The Rules That Surprise Every Expat
Can you use your HSA abroad? Contribute while on FEIE? Which expat plans qualify? The complete 2026 HSA rules for US expats living overseas.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 3, 2026
How the IRS Can Cancel Your Passport Abroad
The IRS can revoke your passport for $62,000+ in unpaid taxes. 362,000 Americans at risk. Learn thresholds, process, and resolution options.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 3, 2026
The FEIE Retirement Trap: Why Your Tax Break Costs More
Claiming the FEIE can zero out your Solo 401(k) and IRA contribution limits. Learn how the 5-year lock-in affects self-employed expats.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 2, 2026
The W-2 Abroad Tax Trap Most Remote Workers Never See Coming
FEIE eliminates federal income tax but not FICA. A $120K W-2 employee abroad still pays $9,180/yr in payroll taxes. Here are the real fixes.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 1, 2026
The $75K Tax Break US Expats Leave on the Table
Most US expats claim the FEIE and stop — missing a second IRS shelter that can shield up to $93K more in cities like Hong Kong or Singapore.
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 1, 2026
IRS Streamlined Filing: Catch Up on Expat Taxes for Free
The IRS offers a penalty-free amnesty program for US expats who missed tax filings. SFOP lets you catch up on 3 years of returns and 6 FBARs with
Expat Tax & FinanceMay 1, 2026
US Citizenship Renunciation: The Exit Tax Trap
The real cost of renouncing US citizenship: ,350 fee, mark-to-market exit tax, IRA deemed distributions, and Section 2801 inheritance tax on US heirs.
Expat Tax & FinanceApril 29, 2026
Puerto Rico Act 60: Legal 0% Capital Gains Tax
Act 60 lets US citizens legally pay 0% on capital gains & dividends in Puerto Rico. Full requirements, costs, IRS risks & 2026 deadline explained.
Expat Tax & FinanceApril 29, 2026
Expat RSUs: The Double Tax Trap Tech Workers Don't See Coming
A software engineer at a major tech company moves to Portugal in January. In November, 200 RSUs vest — worth $180,000 at market price.
Expat Tax & FinanceApril 28, 2026
Phantom Gains: The Hidden Tax on Foreign Property Sales
You sold your Spanish apartment for the exact same price you paid for it — €215,000 in, €215,000 out. Zero profit in euros.
Expat Tax & FinanceApril 28, 2026
The 3.8% Tax Trap Catching US Expat Investors Off Guard
Most US expats obsess over two tax tools: the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC). The IRS casts a wide net here.