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Top 10 Reasons People Become an Expat in China

As global citizens, expatriates learn pieces of many cultures and gain a broader understanding of people, their experiences, and their challenges. Living in China is an excellent opportunity to do this and is very welcoming to expats. There are many ...

Information on US Tax for US Citizens/US Green Card Holders

A Sponsored Article from USTax4Expats on Expatriate Tax Issues Did you know? It's estimated there are about 7 million Americans abroad; however, only 10% of them are up to date with compliance reporting and filing of correct tax forms and tax r...

4 Best Ways for US Expats to Reduce Their US Tax Bill

Learn the Best Way for US Expats to Reduce their US Tax Bill American citizens and green card holders living abroad have to keep filing US taxes every year, however, there are strategies available that they can use to reduce their US income tax bill...

5 Important Things Expats Need to Consider When Starting a Company Overseas

Learn What Expats Need to Know When Setting Up a Company Overseas Setting up a business is full of challenges and obstacles at the best of times. However, when it is a new company overseas, these challenges are multiplied. Below is a selection of ke...

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...

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...

US Tax Guide for Americans Living Abroad

The IRS Streamlined Procedure is Still a Great Deal for US Expats

Learn How the IRS Streamlined Procedure is Still a Great Deal for US Expats Just over a year ago, a reformed IRS Streamlined Procedure launched, offering US expats who weren't up to date with their tax and FBAR filing a penalty-free path to complian...

US taxes – The critical differences between the FBAR and Form 8938

In recent years, the US government has implemented new measures to crack down on US expats evading their tax obligations. The newest development is in the form of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). This act is designed to help identify t...

US expats wanted for tax survey

Greenback Tax Services who are featured in our Expat Directory are currently gathering information to better understand American expatriate lifestyles. The survey is to help them to better understand the unique challenges that come from living t...