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Can I Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property?

If you recently you inherited a property and are weighing the pros and cons of selling it, you should consider the possibility of having to pay capital gains taxes on its sale. Fortunately, there are ways you can avoid paying taxes on inherited property. Inheriting...

Guide to Filing Taxes as an American Expat Living in India

When you move abroad to India, you won’t erase your tax liability to the United States. Be sure to look into your filing requirements and which advantages might be available to you so that you understand your responsibilities as an American expatriate. Contrary...

Guide to U.S. Expat Taxes in Israel

If you are a United States citizen living in a foreign country like Israel, you might be obligated to pay taxes in both countries. While being taxed twice can get expensive, there are ways to reduce the money you owe. The United States and Israel have different sets...

Do I Have to Pay Tax on Money Transferred from Overseas to the US?

Americans have ties internationally, to family and friends throughout the world. This might lead to money transfers from overseas to the U.S., which might result in a tax liability for recipients or senders. Figuring out your tax liability after receiving a money...

What is the Foreign Housing Exclusion, and Who Qualifies?

As an American expat, you’re no stranger to the costs of living abroad. But did you know that you may be able to offset some of those costs by claiming certain tax benefits, like the foreign housing exclusion. If you are an American living overseas, you may be...
6 Common Taxpayer Mistakes