Guest Post from expat CPA Diane Siriani The US tax laws for expats are complex and it does not appear that things are going to get easier any time soon. Since we get so many questions regarding what is due when, we thought that this reference chart might be helpful to those of you who are … [Read more...] about Mark Your Calendar…Check It Twice! The Taxman is Coming
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My First Year as a Panama Expat
Here's another selection from the archives. Enjoy! I became a Panama expat one year ago. On March 13, 2012, I landed -- along with my mini-mountain of luggage -- at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. My first few days here were pretty stressful. I'd flown down by myself to find … [Read more...] about My First Year as a Panama Expat
Three Ways to Retire Overseas
From the archives. . . There are as many different ways to expatriate or retire overseas as there are expats. You can live full time in your new country abroad divide your time between your home country and overseas country travel all the time I know people from each category, and each … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Retire Overseas
A Quick Trip to my “Home” Country
I admit it, I'm way too excited about my upcoming trip back to the US. This isn't a trip I've been planning for a long time -- it's only come together in the past few weeks. In just over a week I'll head back to Orlando. It's not a vacation -- unless you count working every day. It'll be fun, … [Read more...] about A Quick Trip to my “Home” Country
FATCA: What We Know Now
Guest Post by Leif Simon FATCA -- the Federal Account Tax Compliance Act -- has been a source of uncertainty for expats since it was first included in the HIRE Act in 2010. We know a bit more about how it will work now than we did then. FATCA has been one of the regular topics of discussion at … [Read more...] about FATCA: What We Know Now
3 No-Nonsense Reasons You Should Attend an Expat Conference
If you're contemplating your first move overseas, attending an expat conference can be an excellent way to start. I've been to a few, and you can read about them: Top 20 Country Choices for your Overseas Retirement How to Jumpstart your Overseas Move Why you should NEVER Attend an Expat … [Read more...] about 3 No-Nonsense Reasons You Should Attend an Expat Conference