Reid Kopald
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Will Your Non-US Spouse be Able to Receive Survivor, Dependent, or Spousal Benefits?
It’s not uncommon for a US Expat to marry an individual who is not a US Citizen. One major concern of US Citizens with a Non-US Spouse is whether or not the spouse will be able to collect survivor benefits once the US Citizen passes away. These are examples of the benefits that survivors may receive: ...
Will I Be Able to Collect Social Security Retirement Benefits If I Renounce My US Citizenship?
Are you considering renouncing your US Citizenship? Are you curious as to how this will impact your eligibility to receive Social Security retirement benefits? Record numbers of US Citizens living overseas as US Expats are renouncing their US Citizenship to avoid being taxed by a country in which they are no...
US Tax Implications for Americans Abroad With US Retirement Accounts
If you were working in the United States before you moved to a foreign country, then you have most likely contributed to an American retirement account such as a 401(k) or IRA. If you are interested in managing your retirement account from abroad, you have three options from which to choose. If you were main...
Last Minute Tips to Prepare for Your US Income Tax Return
The April 15 tax filing deadline is approaching fast. It’s time to start making preparations to get your taxes filed on time. With the IRS understaffed, it’s not likely that you will get much help if you have tax questions. The tax filing deadline of April 15 for 2014 tax...
Same-Sex Marriages and Social Security
The unprecedented Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act that gave same-sex married couples the same rights to benefits as opposite-sex married couples left some confusion about how same-sex couples living in a state in which gay marriage was not allowed would be affected – especially when it came to Social Security benefits.<...
IRAs and Roth IRAs for the Americans Living Abroad
Traditional Ira vs Roth Ira for the Americans Living Abroad This is a guest post by David Kuenzi. David is the Founding Partner of Thun F...