Happy New Year 2025

Keep calm and sparkle on! ✨

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If you are living abroad and are receiving income from your employer for housing, you may be eligible for the Foreign Housing Exclusion. Employers may offer housing funds directly to you or may include them as part of your overall income. Both options are acceptable qualifies for the exclusion for the deduction. Those who are…
For expatriates, investing in real estate abroad offers a unique opportunity to diversify assets, generate income, and secure a home in a foreign country. However, navigating the complexities of international real estate markets requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Why Consider Real Estate Investment? Real estate investment can provide expatriates with several benefits, including potential…
Expat Tax Tips: How to get IRS Tax Forms Having a hard time trying to find the tax forms you need to file your tax return? Expatriate Tax Returns is here to tell you that the IRS provides free tax forms and publications on an extensive variety of topics! Here is a list of four…
Investing in property abroad is a great way to diversify your assets—but it also comes with U.S. tax obligations. If you own foreign real estate or earn rental income from property overseas, here’s what you need to know. 🏠 Foreign Real Estate Is Not Reported on FBAR (Unless…) The property itself isn’t reported on the…
Signed into law on March 18, 2010 the HIRE ACT, which is due to take effect January 1, 2013, Americans living abroad will face more financial scrutiny than ever before. One subsection of the act includes provisions that require foreign financial institutions, investment funds, trusts, family offices and other types of investment vehicles to report…
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