This article explores how to take advantage of the provisions in tax treaties to reduce your taxes on foreign-earned income. Say you’re a six- or seven-figure US-based...
The Unforeseen Consequences of the Trump Tax Reform on US Expats
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Just last week, the House and Senate approved the Tax Reform bill and President Donald Trump signed it into law last Friday, December 22nd before...
Andrea Featherstone: Mindfulness transformed every aspect of my pessimistic life #NomadWeek
Andrea Featherstone from Project Self for Nomad Week This post is part of our second ever Nomad Week series, where we interview interesting Nomad Capitalists all across the...
Scare tactics the IRS uses to discourage offshore banking
I spent this past weekend at the Liberty Mastermind conference in Dallas, it was half-jokingly suggested that the organizers might as well have hosted a liberty event in North...
What US Expats Should Know About Citizenship-Based Taxation
If you’re a US citizen, there’s one burden you must carry no matter where you live or work in the world – Citizenship-Based Taxation (CBT). And as a US expat, this is arguably...
How to Get EU Citizenship as an American: The Ultimate Guide
This article discusses how to get EU citizenship as an American, the benefits of an EU passport for a US citizen and why it is necessary to get your European citizenship today....
Foreign Asset Reporting: Types of Reportable Foreign Accounts & Assets
Taxes are confusing - we can all agree on that. All the asset reporting, consulting with CPAs, filling the never-ending paperwork, and trying to make sense of tax raises each...
How to Get Colombian Residency and Citizenship in 2025
This article discusses how to get Colombian residency and citizenship, with information on the types of residence permits and visas available and what you need to apply. We...
Retire in Mexico: The Ultimate Guide
After years of working non-stop, closing multi-million dollar deals, and expanding your business, this time has finally come. The time to think about your retirement in an...
US Indicia: Why Your Offshore Bank Hates You
A US Indicia is an indicator that an individual or entity is affiliated in some way to the United States. When it comes to offshore finance, some banks don’t want to deal with...
How to Hire the Best Expat Tax Service for Americans
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia When it comes to US taxes for expats, I’ve always been very clear: you need an international tax professional. Whether you work overseas and...
Will the FATCA Filing Requirement Ever Be Repealed?
Dateline: Tivat, Montenegro In recent years, I've worked with a number of people who have already renounced, want to renounce, or plan to renounce their US citizenship -...
What is FATCA?: the Ultimate Guide
More than a decade after the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) became law, its global impact is still being felt. What began as a US attempt to crack down on...
Tax Strategies for Filing Taxes When Married to a Non-US Citizen
For most people who meet the love of their life overseas, taxes are probably the last thing on their minds. But Nomad Capitalists are not most people. You already know...
Are expats who live overseas required to sign up for Obamacare?
Dateline: Tartu, Estonia As a perpetual traveler, medical insurance can be a touchy subject. Sure, it's easy to obtain health insurance as an expat, or even someone with no...
Leaving Australia Permanently: A Guide for Australians on Tax Obligations and Residency
If you’re an Australian citizen leaving the country permanently, one of the most significant changes is to your tax liability. Residents are taxed on their worldwide income, but...
Withdraw Super When Leaving Australia: A Guide for Temporary Residents
Superannuation, or super, is a retirement savings system funded by contributions most employers make for their employees in Australia. Typically, you can access it once you reach...
Australian Capital Gains Tax: A Guide & 2026 Changes
Introduced in 1985, the Australian capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you make when you sell a taxable asset. Despite its name, capital gains tax in Australia isn’t a...
How To Avoid UK Inheritance Tax With a Trust and Protect Family Wealth
With every new change to the UK inheritance tax regulations, the window for effective tax planning is becoming narrower. The GBP 2.5 million cap on agricultural and business...
Non-Resident Tax in Australia: Rates, Returns, and Obligations
Whether you’re living in Australia temporarily, working on a visa, or you’ve left the country permanently, being a non-resident for tax purposes changes your tax liability. The...