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The rapid growth of remote working allows people to explore far off lands and cultures without taking time off work, and it can also offer an opportunity to save money. Understanding tax implications is extremely important, not just from the financial implications, but legal as well.

Each country has different rules and tax rates to be aware of. For example, a higher tax rate in one of the desirable European cities may be worth trading for a no-tax island in the Caribbean, depending on your circumstances. There is a lot to know. For example, US citizens may be required to file a Foreign Bank Account Report with their tax return. Whatever your situation, it is always best to know before you go.

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FBAR Filing for U.S. Expats: The $10,000 Rule Explained
May 7, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
FBAR filing comes down to one key question: did the combined value of your foreign financial accounts exceed $10,000 at any point during the year? If so, you may need to report them — even if no single account ever crossed that threshold on its own. The important thing to know is that FBAR isn’t […]
Living Abroad and Self-Employed? When Schedule SE Applies
May 6, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
Schedule SE is the IRS form used to calculate self-employment tax, and U.S. expats may need it even if their income tax bill ends up low or zero. In plain English: if you’re freelancing, consulting, or earning business income while living abroad, Schedule SE is the form that works out what you may owe for […]
IRS Schedule 1 for Self-Employment and Side Hustles: What to Report
May 5, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
IRS Schedule 1 is a specific tax form where the “extra” bits of your tax return go. If you made freelance income, picked up gig work, or earned money on the side, this is often the form that suddenly appears and makes you wonder when your taxes became a group project. It attaches to Form […]

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