Money & Taxes
The latest in money & taxes for people moving, settling and building a life abroad.
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Myanmar Junta Orders 25% Remittance Tax on Overseas Workers
Myanmar nationals working abroad must now send 25% of earnings home or face penalties—a major shift for expats and their families.
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Thailand's 2025 Tax Rules: What Foreign Workers Must Report
Thailand now requires all expats to report transferred income on tax returns—even if you don't owe tax on it.
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Thailand Expat Pension Tax: What You Owe
Retirees and expats in Thailand face specific tax rules on foreign pensions—here's what the rules are and how to file.
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Maldives Taxes Foreign Booking Platforms
The Maldives is taxing foreign booking platforms and tour operators—affecting expat tourism businesses and travelers.
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ITR filing 2026: Foreign income disclosure
Indian expats must avoid seven costly mistakes when reporting overseas assets.
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US expands 'public charge' rule for green card applicants
The expanded public charge test, effective September 18, now counts more government benefits against green card eligibility.
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Expats can keep building IRAs abroad under two IRS rules
Two specific IRS provisions let you continue contributing to retirement accounts even while living overseas—but you need to know the rules.
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Medicaid Use Now Counts Against Green Card
Starting mid-September, using Medicaid or SNAP can trigger a public charge finding and block your green card application—a major shift in how the US evaluates immigrant eligibility.
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UAE Tax Filing Deadline Looms for Indian Expats
Indian expats in the UAE must prepare key documents before the income tax return deadline—missing it can trigger penalties and complicate your residency status.
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20 Things to Know About Working Remotely Across Borders
Tax residency, visa compliance, and employment law change when you work abroad—here's what actually matters for your setup.
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Why Americans abroad are renouncing citizenship
A growing number of US expats are giving up their citizenship, citing FBAR filing requirements and tax complexity as key reasons.
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US Tightens Immigrant Access to Public Benefits
A growing effort to restrict immigrants' eligibility for federal and state public assistance programs is reshaping green card and visa strategy for families abroad.
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Tax and Legal Complexities for US Expats Moving Abroad
Moving abroad permanently as a US citizen means navigating tax residency, FBAR, and citizenship rules—here's what you need to know.
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US-Canada Dual Citizenship Taxes: 5 Things to Know
Holding both US and Canadian citizenship creates tax obligations in both countries—here's what dual citizens must file.
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Retiring Abroad: How to Handle Your Money Across Borders
Moving retirement savings and income overseas requires tax planning, currency strategy, and account setup in your new country.
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US Revives 'Public Charge' Rule for Green Cards
The Trump administration has reinstated a rule that can deny green cards to immigrants who use certain public benefits, affecting family-sponsored and employment-based applicants.
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Where Social Security Checks Go Furthest in 2026
Retirees abroad can stretch their US benefits significantly further in certain countries—here's which ones offer the best value.
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US Revives 'Public Charge' Rule That Could Deny Green Cards to Benefit Users
The US is reinstating a rule that treats use of public benefits as grounds for denying green cards and permanent residency—a major concern for immigrants with lower incomes or health needs.
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China to Tax Offshore Trusts as Beijing Targets Overseas Wealth
China is expanding its tax reach to include offshore trusts held by Chinese citizens and residents, signaling a crackdown on wealth held outside the country.
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Thailand property buyers face common tax misunderstandings—here's what to know
Expats buying property in Thailand often miss key tax obligations; understanding residency status and reporting requirements can save you money and legal trouble.
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China Tightens Scrutiny of Overseas Income for Residents
China is increasing enforcement on residents' foreign income reporting, affecting expats with Chinese tax residency status and those with family ties to the mainland.
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Americans Abroad Are Renouncing US Citizenship at Record Rates
More US expats are formally giving up their citizenship than ever before—driven by FBAR reporting requirements, tax complexity, and the cost of maintaining US tax compliance from abroad.
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China increases scrutiny of citizens' overseas income
Chinese tax authorities are stepping up enforcement on overseas earnings reported by Chinese citizens and residents, signaling a shift toward stricter global income reporting.
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China steps up scrutiny of overseas income for residents and citizens
Chinese tax authorities are increasing enforcement on residents and citizens reporting foreign-source income, signaling stricter compliance expectations.
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China Steps Up Scrutiny of Overseas Income for Tax Residents
China is increasing enforcement on overseas income reported by tax residents, requiring detailed disclosure and potentially triggering audits on foreign earnings and assets.
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China intensifies tax scrutiny on overseas income for residents
China is stepping up enforcement on residents' foreign-earned income, signaling that even expats abroad may face tax obligations on money earned outside the country.
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Record number of Americans abroad renouncing citizenship
More U.S. citizens living overseas are giving up their passports, citing FATCA reporting, FBAR compliance costs, and the burden of U.S. tax filing as the primary drivers.
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US citizens abroad rely on filing extensions amid complex reporting rules
Americans living overseas are increasingly using filing extensions to manage FBAR and tax return deadlines—here's why the rules are so complicated.
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Americans abroad renounce citizenship at record rates
Tax complexity, FBAR reporting, and FATCA compliance are driving U.S. citizens overseas to give up their passports.
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U.S. citizens abroad rely on filing extensions to manage complex tax reporting
Americans overseas are using automatic extensions to navigate FBAR deadlines and multiple tax jurisdictions.
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Buying property in Portugal in 2026: costs, taxes, and what foreigners need to know
Property prices in Portugal have risen sharply; understand the full cost of purchase, including transfer taxes and ongoing property taxes, before you commit.
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Writing a will in Portugal: what expats must do to protect their estate
Portuguese inheritance law differs sharply from most countries; expats without a local will risk their assets being distributed under rules they never chose.
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Tax-Free Retirement: Which Countries Actually Offer It and How to Qualify
Some countries market themselves as tax-free retirement destinations, but the reality is more nuanced—here's what actually qualifies and who can access it.
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