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Understanding Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

by Expat Informer Team | Dec 15, 2017 | Expat Taxes, Living Abroad

When you’re a U.S. expat, it’s important to take advantage of any tax relief measures that are available – and one of the most popular is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). Qualifying for this means you may exclude part of or all of your foreign wages when...

A Guide to U.S. Expat Taxes

by Expat Informer Team | Dec 15, 2017 | Expat Taxes

You’ve made the life-changing decision to move to another country and you couldn’t be more excited at the adventure that lies ahead. But then you try to get your head around U.S. expat taxes and wonder whether it’s all going to be worth it. With so many dos and...

Negotiating Your Expat Contract– The Do’s and the Don’ts

by Expat Informer Team | Dec 6, 2017 | Expat Taxes, How To's, Living Abroad, Work Abroad

If you are considering a promotion or work opportunity overseas, there are a few things to have in your expat contract. First of all, a corporate move is far easier to handle than doing a move on your own. The first reason is the immigration side. The Paperwork In...

ExPat Taxes: A Survival Guide On Tax Laws While Living Abroad

by Expat Informer Team | Nov 9, 2017 | Expat Taxes

Expat Taxes — two words guaranteed to send a shiver down the spine of any American living abroad. From double taxation to the Bona Fide Residence Test (sometimes called the bonafide resident test), paying your US Taxes while living abroad is fraught with pitfalls and...

What Is An ExPat? Why People Are Moving Abroad

by Expat Informer Team | Nov 8, 2017 | Expat Taxes, Living Abroad

“What is an Expat?” If you’re asking that question or thinking of leaving the U.S. to live abroad, you’ve come to the right place. The word, “expatriate” is a nuanced word with many meanings. But in general, it means that someone is...