The process of filing a federal tax return is notoriously difficult and stressful, especially when you don’t have the benefit of a permanent Social Security Number to use when filling out your return. Such is the case for many citizens from other countries with...
Living and working abroad can be the fulfillment of a dream or just a great way to advance your professional career. However, living abroad requires planning and foresight when dealing with taxation issues. If you are a United States citizen living overseas, your...
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,...
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...
Even in the most straightforward cases, filing taxes with the U.S. government can be a stressful endeavor, not least because mistakes lead to penalties that can eat into your return and may even result in legal trouble. Add unusual circumstances into the mix –...
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...