August 3, 2020 Estate planning is complicated, particularly when individuals are living overseas and must deal with two sets of taxes and regulations. Many people delay it, assuming they'll find time eventually. It's important to do it correctly — and sooner, rather than later.Read More
July 1, 2020 The terms foreign tax credit and foreign earned income exclusion may appear interchangeable, but there are key differences. Below, we’ll cover what the foreign tax credit and foreign earned income exclusion mean, how you claim them, and tax resources for expats.Read More
June 28, 2020 Regardless of where they live in the world, U.S. citizens need to pay U.S. taxes. That's true of expats, permanent residents, green card holders and dual citizens who have citizenship in the U.S. and another country.Read More
June 3, 2020 Taxes are complex for expats, who may find it difficult to keep up to date with changes to tax law. For example, they may want to know, “Can expats collect Social Security?” Determining how your Social Security taxes and benefits are impacted takes research and expertise that many expats prefer to leave to a CPA. Below, we’ll explore the relationship between taxes and Social Security benefits for expats, then discuss how a CPA can help.Read More
June 2, 2020 Expats must report foreign income and assets, including foreign bank accounts, when filing taxes in the U.S., provided the balance of accounts exceeds $10,000. Since the IRS penalizes expats who have not filed FBAR, read on for more details about who needs to file, FBAR maximum account value and how to file.Read More
