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Top 7 Reasons to Travel to Kauai

Kauaʻi is known as the "Garden Isle," and is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Hawaiian Islands. When you travel to Kauai, you will find lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and golden beaches. Kauaʻi offers a unique blend of adventure, cultu...

Top 16 Reasons to Move to Belize as an Expat

Belize is a tropical country with the perfect adventure, natural beauty, and relaxation mix. Whether you enjoy history, weather, white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, Maya ruins, snorkeling, or scuba diving, Belize has it all for expats ...

Korean Cars Are Proving Popular With Expatriates

South Korea is a very popular destination for expatriates, but their cars are also enjoyed by locals in the USA and around the globe. Anyone who has lived in Korea knows it is a progressive country that strives to become the best in every field of ac...

Top 8 Reasons to Move to Florida

If you're looking for a change of scenery and weather, moving to Florida from abroad can be the perfect choice because of its lovely beaches, beautiful weather, low living costs, tourist attractions, and many other reasons. I visited Florida from Can...

The Newcomer’s Blueprint to Business Etiquette in the US: Strategies for Success

Welcome to the entrepreneurial heartland! The USA thrives on business innovation and sheer drive--making it a fertile ground for your startup dreams. As you embark on this journey--blending into the local business culture is key. Understanding the n...

The 5 Best US Cities for British Expats

So, you're thinking about making the move from the UK to the US? That's quite an exciting prospect! The US is famous for its diverse cultures and unique cities, each offering its own set of charms and challenges. It can be a tad overwhelming for Brit...

Sporting Events in The U.S. for Expats

Four Bucket List Sporting Events for Expats to Attend When Living in the U.S. There’s no doubt that one of the many joys of traveling is getting to know a country’s unique identity through its customs, people, food, and more. Additionally, anoth...

What is FATCA? Everything US Expats Need to Know

FATCA is an acronym for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. FATCA was signed into law in 2010 as part of a response to the global financial crisis, to crack down on tax evasion by making it harder for Americans to hide money offshore. Unfortunate...

US Tax Guide for Americans Living Abroad

Living Abroad and haven’t filed your US tax returns in years

The IRS stepped up its enforcement of America’s citizenship based taxation system requiring all US citizens and green card holders to file US taxes on their worldwide income regardless of where they live. The IRS also realized that it needed to...

Renouncing U.S. citizenship or giving up a green card: why and how to consider it

By Alex Marino JD, LLM (US TAX) and Kevin Kirkpatrick JD, MBA, MPA, BA The United Kingdom and the United States share a strong bond, and U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status allows access to the largest economy in the world. Why would...