In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,’ Benjamin Franklin, one of the most revered founding fathers of the United States, famously observed. Far be it from the...
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The number of people who renounce their US citizenship is growing each year. But why do so many choose to leave the Land of the Free? There are many reasons. Some...
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Canada Capital Gains Tax: How it Works
Beneath Canada’s welcoming exterior lies a tax system that quietly drains personal and investment wealth through ordinary income, estate and capital gains taxes. For...
Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in the United States
For most people, buying a home is the single largest financial commitment they'll ever make – and often, one of the most stressful. Yet, for many US citizens, home ownership...
Expat Tax Planning for Citizens Leaving Australia in 2025
More and more Aussies are choosing to vote with their feet and leave Australia for good in search of a better deal elsewhere. Soaring living costs, a deepening housing crisis and...
Do I Have to Pay US Taxes on the Sale of My Primary Residence?
To most people, a home represents far more than four walls, a collection of rooms and, if you're lucky, a plot of land. Your home is famously your ‘castle’, to quote 17th-century...
How to Live in Italy and Pay Low Taxes
The heavenly aroma from Rome’s Pasticceria, the eclectic mix of art, fashion and awe-inspiring architecture, the endless varieties of gelato and sublime pasta dishes – time spent...
California Capital Gains Tax in 2025: The Ultimate Guide
When most people think of California, capital gains tax rates don’t automatically spring to mind. Usually, people picture sunshine, beaches and that famously easy-going...
Taxation of Non-Residents in Spain
In a perfect world, non-residents of any country would not incur any tax liability in that jurisdiction. In our imperfect world, being a non-resident in one country and a tax...
