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When it comes to making international payments, expats could be paying more than they have to especially when paying taxes in another currency. One of the big reasons for this is the fact that so many of them still use their banks. Maybe you do too – well, you’ve always stuck with your bank for…
Did you know that back in 2013 there was a 221% increase in the fee to renounce your American citizenship? That was only a year ago. Now, the U.S. State Department has just raised the fee for renunciation of U.S. citizenship to $2,350 from $450. The State Department says its reason for doing this has to do with demand on their services and…
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One of the biggest challenges for US expats is avoiding double taxation—being taxed on the same income in both your host country and the US. Thankfully, tax treaties can help. These agreements between the US and other countries ensure that expats aren’t unfairly taxed, but understanding how to use them effectively is critical. What Are…
Tax Day 2022 is not a done deal! If you filed an extension by April 18, you have until October 17 to file your 2021 return. If you are an expat, you get an automatic extension until June 15, which means that it’s not too late to extend to October 17. Keep in mind that extensions…