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Estate Taxes for Expatriates?
In the US, estate tax is assessed according to the deceased resident’s total assets at the time of their death. Currently, the estate tax only applies to estates valuing over five million dollars. This is fortunate for those whose families would be left destitute af...
Business Abroad: Choosing Optimal Business Structures for Expats
Business Abroad: Types of Business Structures and Key Aspects Where and under what guidelines you establish your business will depend on how you see the future of your business. If you plan to live offshore permanently, you may decide to establish your company in the country in which you plan to stay. If your stint as an expat might b...
Saving For College for Children of US Expats
We have written a separate article explaining how expats...
The Best Investment Options for American Expatriates
The life of an expat is filled with advantages, the lingering obligation to the IRS is not one of them. Regardless of where a US citizen resides, he is still required to pay taxes to the US government. There are right and wrong ways to reduce the amount owed, however....
Federal Student Aid and Tax Benefits for US Expats
Federal rules and regulations in Plain English You are an American citizen living overseas. You have the opportunity to take classes at a renown European University located in the town where you...