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Taxes. Know before you go.

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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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    If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad and investing locally, there’s a decent chance the IRS has its eye on your portfolio—even if you’ve never heard of a PFIC. PFICs, or Passive Foreign Investment Companies, sound like something you’d only encounter in a finance textbook. In reality, they include many common investment vehicles like non-U.S. […]
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    American families moving to Germany often arrive with two suitcases, three browser tabs open, and one big question: what on earth are we doing about school? Because “best schools in Germany” isn’t one answer. Do you want a German-language program so the Abitur stays on the table, or an international track that lines up more […]
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