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What is an Expatriate Tax?

For many people, living or retiring abroad is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. However, anyone living outside the country must understand the tax rules that apply to them. The United States has a tax system that is based on citizenship, not residence. Therefore,...

Will My Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Expire?

Moving to the United States and maintaining a job there can be very beneficial, but also very stressful – not least because of the convoluted tax payment and reporting requirements imposed by the U.S. tax code. Even those who choose to stay in their current...

Do You Have to Pay US Taxes on Foreign Income?

In the United States, taxes are levied based on the taxpayer’s citizenship, not the geographical location of the taxpayer. Income that United States citizens make in other countries—whether it’s earned income, unearned income, variable income, or...

Do US Citizens Have to Report Foreign Real Estate?

United States citizens who move to other countries still need to file their taxes and report their assets, which means that they have to report the real estate that they own in other countries. It’s easy for U.S. expats who own real estate to feel overwhelmed by...
6 Common Taxpayer Mistakes