As the deadline for filing US tax returns approaches, we have a guest post from CPA Diane Siriani. Who Needs to File As a US citizen living abroad, you must file a tax return reporting your worldwide income. So whether you live full time offshore, work anywhere in the world, collect … [Read more...] about US Expats — Let’s Talk Taxes
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Do I Regret Moving Overseas?
Guest Post by Michelle Garrett Moving overseas was one of the best things I could have done. I am frequently asked by the British ‘why do you stay in Britain?’ as if I’m half crazy. They say it like that because of the weather. My short answer is that I live in Britain for love: my husband is … [Read more...] about Do I Regret Moving Overseas?
Americans, I Have Some Bad News for You
On June 10, EFAM published an article titled America -- the Grim Truth. And grim it was indeed! "Americans, I have some bad news for you," the article starts. "You have the worst quality of life in the developed world – by a wide margin. "If you had any idea of how people really lived in Western … [Read more...] about Americans, I Have Some Bad News for You
Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?
According to a survey by Mercer, it's not who you might think! By looking at a country's statutory annual leave, statutory holidays and public holidays, they compiled a list of where employees get the most time off. One caveat: it's based on what an employee working a five-day week for 10 years is … [Read more...] about Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?
Bahrain: World’s Friendliest Country?
According to Forbes.com, Bahrain scored the top spot in HSBC's recent survey of 3,100 expats. They admit this might be a fluke -- only 31 responses came in from Bahrain, compared to 450 from the UK, for example. But it's an interesting list, nonetheless. Canada moved down from its No. 1 spot last … [Read more...] about Bahrain: World’s Friendliest Country?
Expat Roundup July 9, 2009
Last week's roundup of expat blogs was well received, so I thought we'd try it as a regular end-of-week piece for a while. This way, you can get a little flavor of some other sites you might not have discovered yet. Click the comment button below to let me know whether it's helpful. How Living … [Read more...] about Expat Roundup July 9, 2009