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Nathalie Goldstein, MyExpatTaxes' CEO, helps Americans stay tax-compliant while living abroad with her user-friendly US expat tax software. The April 15 U.S. tax deadline is approaching, so expats need to start thinking...
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The tax plights of U.S. taxpayers living abroad are gaining attention. While on the campaign trail in October 2024, President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate what he called “double taxation” on these...
Careers I moved back home after being an expat in Hong Kong for 7 years. It feels like starting from scratch. Hannah Ho 2025-02-24T00:01:10Z Share icon Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy...
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Hong Kong was Hannah Ho's dream city — until it wasn't.She had moved there at 23, but when she turned 30, she knew it was time to move back home.She enjoys spending...
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Moving and starting a new life abroad is never easy, there are a load of things to be considered when making such a huge life decision and safety is most likely the...
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Costa Rica vs Panama through expat/immigrant eyes. Real experiences and honest comparisons from those who chose one country over the other for their new home.Central America is a popular consideration for potential...
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Moving abroad for work or study is often envied by those who remain behindIt is usually viewed as a journey filled with financial success, exotic experiences, and personal growth, but it also...
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The U.S. has made some strides toward reaching racial equality since the days of the civil rights movement. But President Donald Trump has made ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives a priority under...
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Travel These are the safest countries to work and live as an expat, according to a new ranking Joshua Nelken-Zitser 2025-02-12T15:51:50Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Email X...
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You might think moving to somewhere as far away as Thailand would mean detaching from your favorite American pastimes and saying goodbye to your most precious comfort zones. But you'd be wrong.Many...
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A plan to transition the US from a citizen-based taxation system to a residence-based system like in most other countries would be good for US citizens abroad and the US itself. While...
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CNN — When she visited Italy for the first time with her father back in 1975, Rabbi Barbara Aiello, from the United States, remembers thinking, “I’ll live here one day.” Three decades...
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Britons planning on moving to Portugal have been told to prepare for a lengthy waiting process to complete the most common tasks.An expat in Portugal said that despite people warning her, she...
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An impressive 82% of expats in Panama are satisfied with their lives, and Indonesia saw a dramatic rise to 3rd place from 13th the previous year, thanks to improved working conditions. That’s...
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Finding beautiful and affordable places to live for under $1500 a month can be a real challenge in the USA, with rents rising astronomically in certain desirable places. But it's certainly possible...
Fact checked by Giselle CancioFeeling the urge to pack up and leave the U.S.? The current political climate has some Americans thinking about starting fresh somewhere else. But, it’s not just politics...
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As Americans we often hear how we are the beacon of light shining atop of the hill promising a better life for immigrants. People come from all over the globe to seek...
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On the surface, living in France has a lot of appeal, promising warmer weather and a slow pace of life. However, an American in the process of building a new life there...
