The reality is more complicated than you think… Do you ever get so angry with the US government that you feel like giving up your citizenship? But …
The Next Migration Boom Isn’t in Europe
The smart money is heading south… A month or so back I had coffee with a guy who works for a big international migration agency in North America. …
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You Might Be Canadian Now
Your family tree might hold the key… You know how people say they’re going to move to Canada if a presidential election doesn’t go their way? In …
Lessons From the Eternal City
Nothing lasts forever… You’re never too old to learn something from another country. As I’m writing this, I’m in Rome, where I’m touring with my …
22 Countries Where You Don’t Have to Worry About Income Tax
How Retirees Can Reduce Taxes by Living Abroad Wouldn’t it be great to live somewhere where you don’t have to worry about paying income tax? …
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Residency Abroad for $5,000?
11 countries offering low-cost residency. A small but growing percentage of the people I meet in my consulting service at International Living want …
Is This The Most Powerful Legal Tax Break in the US Code?
But only if you understand the fine print There’s an obscure rule that can save you a huge amount of tax when you sell a home abroad… the …
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How Some Expats Pay Zero Income Tax
Why you need to familiarise yourself with global taxes regulations Imagine a common scenario. You’re a US taxpayer, a freelancer living full-time …
The Single Best Thing You Can Do If You Hate Income Tax
Why you need to know about the FEIE For most Americans who move abroad, the best strategy for lowering their US income tax is the Foreign Earned …
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Do You Actually Own Your Foreign Stocks?
"Oh we already own European stocks. We bought them from Schwab.” I’ve been hearing versions of that a lot lately. (Just last week I saw Jeff answer a …
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