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What is an Accidental American?

What is an Accidental American?

If a person is aware that they were born in America, but continues to reside in a foreign country, they must not assume that they are no longer classed as an American Citizen.

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What is the meaning of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

What is the meaning of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

I'm an American citizen living abroad, but I don't understand what Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is or how it might apply to me.

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What is the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

What is the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

I'm unclear of the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). What is the difference between the two?

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I want to move back to the US, how do I break my UK Residency?

I want to move back to the US, how do I break my UK Residency?

Breaking UK residency is done by not meeting the Statutory Residence Test rules, which looks at the number of days spent in and the number of ties you have to the UK.

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Do I still have to pay tax in Australia if I move abroad?

Do I still have to pay tax in Australia if I move abroad?

When I move abroad from Australia, am I still required to pay taxes in Australia?

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What tax planning measures should I take if I'm leaving Australia to live abroad?

What tax planning measures should I take if I'm leaving Australia to live abroad?

I'm thinking of moving abroad, but I'm unsure what I need to do from a tax perspective in Australia - what tax planning do I need to undertake when moving abroad?

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Should I cease my Australian tax residency if I live abroad?

Should I cease my Australian tax residency if I live abroad?

I'm moving abroad from Australia, but I'd like to know if I can cease my Australian tax residency and how to do it if so.

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German health insurance for expats

German health insurance for expats

Understanding the German healthcare system is essential if you are moving to Germany as it is different from most other countries. This article explains the German healthcare system and German health ...

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What happens to my 401k when I move abroad?

What happens to my 401k when I move abroad?

Many US expats are wrongly advised when it comes to their 401k accounts when they move abroad, so we interviewed Melissa Eugenio and Paul Beard from our partners Alexander Beard to find out what ...

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UK Autumn Budget 2024: What are the key tax changes for expats?

Overall, despite the doom and gloom headlines preceding the budget announcement, the UK remains a fairly tax-efficient place to be for expats. In this article we explore the key tax headlines for ...

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What is an alternative to an IRA for Americans living in the UK?

I know I can’t move an IRA from the US to the UK, but is there a similar tax-free account in the UK I can take advantage of?

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Can American expats invest in US ETFs?

I want to invest in a US ETF but haven't found a broker who will help, is it possible?

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What fees can I expect to pay for investment advice as a US citizen in the UK?

I'm considering using a wealth manager to help me with my investments, but I'm not sure what I should be paying. What fees can I expect to pay for investment advice as a US citizen in the UK?

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How do my investment options change once I become a US connected person?

I'm British but will be living in the US for a while, which is going to make me a US-connected person. How are my investments likely to be impacted?

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Investing in new-build and off-plan property in the UK

Investing in new-build and off-plan property in the UK

To make a success of investing in new-build and off-plan property, there are certain things you will need to take into consideration as an expat. This article breaks down some of the pros and cons of ...

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