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Catching up with US tax returns

Are you required to file for US tax returns and FBAR? Whether you are a US citizen who lives at home or abroad, you may be obliged to file a Federal income tax return by the deadline (15th April) if you earned more than the threshold income for t...

The increasing attractiveness of Italy for foreign new businesses and HNWI

A Paradise for Setting Up New Businesses and for HNWI In a bid to boost innovation and foreign direct investments within Italy, the Italian government has enacted legislation specifically designed to encourage the creation and development of innov...

Brexit: The impact on expat’s costs

Written by Jonathan Watson, Chief Market Analyst – Foreign Currency Direct Expats have been some of the biggest losers from Brexit so far, with serious questions raised over their legal status and rights plus a big dent to their back pockets...

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...

Divorcing abroad − Why British Expats Need to Check Their Options

What British Expats Need to Know About Divorcing Abroad Moving overseas with your family to live and work in a new country is a big step. While everyone starts with high hopes for a better future, expat life can put relationships under stress. If th...

Expat Tips for Avoiding an Out of Money Experience

Make Sure You Don't Run Out of Money When Moving Abroad Do you run out of money before you run out of month? Many do, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Wealth is the result of widening the gap between what you earn and what you spend. Most of us...

FBAR: Foreign Account Reporting Requirements – Everything US Expats Need to Know

FBAR is an acronym for Foreign Bank Account Report, however it’s not just foreign bank accounts that US expats are required to report on an FBAR. FBARs were first introduced in 1970, however they were hard to enforce before the Foreign Account T...

Living in Australia: James Delaney’s Expat Story

A Great Expat Experience in Australia Originally from Essex in the UK, expat James Delaney moved to Australia in November 2014 to work as a recruitment manager. He now lives in a suburb of Melbourne called Docklands. Reflecting on two years of livin...

Top 3 most expensive countries for international schools

Your relocation letter at hand, it is important to assess many cost factors while negotiating with your employer. If the move is not related to your work, the same list of costs goes on and with even most importance as your cost of living will be str...

What tax exclusions and exemptions are available for Americans living abroad

Learn About Tax Exclusions and Exemptions that are Available for Americans Living Abroad All US citizens and green card holders who earn over $10,000 a year, or just $400 of self-employment income, are required to file a federal return declaring the...