6 Reasons the Puerto Rico Tax Incentives Aren’t all They’re Cracked up to be
Lots of offshore gurus are pushing Puerto Rico these days. As usual, the picture isn’t quite as rosy once you dig below the surface.
You Can Go Legit and Still not Pay any US Tax
Don’t let a fear of paying US tax stop you from getting your paperwork in order. Depending on your facts, you may be able to file completely correct tax returns and still not pay a dime of US tax.
Can I Bank in the US without Paying US Tax?
Yes, you sure can. Just having an account at a US bank isn’t enough to cause you (or your non-US corporation) to pay US tax. Plus, opening a US bank account can be an absolute breeze.
Amazon FBA Sellers: Your Legal Structure Probably Sucks
If you’re selling on Amazon just through an LLC (or with no legal entity at all), then you’re paying way more tax than you need to. This article shows you why you’d be better off using a non-US corporation.
Non-US Entrepreneurs: You Can Sell Products or Services into the US Without Paying US Tax
The tax treatment of non-US entrepreneurs selling into the US is probably the most misunderstood issue in all of US international tax. Let’s take a closer look, and I’ll show you why much of the conventional wisdom you’ll read here is absolutely wrong.
Automatically Make More Money from your Blog or Podcast
The easy set-it-and-forget-it way to put at least 15% more in your pocket.
Want to Form a Hong Kong Company? Read this First
Operating through a Hong Kong company comes with several hassles, and its benefits are minor to non-existent for most expat entrepreneurs. A company in an easier jurisdiction (like Belize) would most likely work much better for you.
Easily Catch up on Past Returns
It’s not too late to get caught up on past tax returns and FBARs. This article explains why you still have time and the steps you can take to get everything cleaned up.
Meow Says the Dog: A US Tax Guy’s Take on Non-US Income Taxes
In addition to the US tax aspects, Americans who live or invest abroad should also consider the non-US tax aspects of their investment or business. This article provides an overview of non-US tax systems and how the non-US tax aspects of a business or investment play into US tax structuring.
Guide to Renouncing US Citizenship
An in-depth look at renouncing US citizenship, including the consequences, procedure, and US tax consequences.
Thinking of Forming an Offshore Company? Carefully Consider the US Tax Aspects
Let’s take an in-depth look at the US tax aspects of owning and operating an offshore company.
US Tax Deadlines for Expats and Offshore Investors
An in-depth discussion of the US tax filing and payment deadlines for Americans who live or invest abroad.
Tax and Finance for Digital Nomads
Taking the show on the road? Here’s a good start on the tax and financial aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle.
How to Report your Offshore Trust Structure
Do you hold assets through an offshore trust? You’ve just warmed the cockles of the IRS’s paperwork-loving heart. This article discusses everything you’ll need to file and what to do if you’ve missed a filing deadline or two.
FYI: FBAR FAQ
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about the Foreign Bank Account Report.
Avoid FATCA Problems by Feeding the Paperwork Machine
What happens after the IRS receives a FATCA report from a non-US bank? And what can you do to make sure you’re safe? This article provides an inside look at IRS procedure and discusses how to make sure you’re protected from the paperwork machine.
Expats and IRAs
As an expat, you’re accustomed to new ways of thinking about life and how to live it. Saving for retirement is no different – moving abroad may necessitate a re-think of how to use your Individual Retirement Account.
9 Tax To-Dos for the New Expat
Get your new life started on a firm footing.
Own Non-US Real Estate? The Rules are Exactly the Same (Except for how they’re Different)
Clear as mud? Good. Let’s first run through the easy stuff (the same stuff you can read anywhere else), and then we’ll get into the more complicated issues.
Moving Abroad? Time for a New US Tax Advisor
New expats and digital nomads often work with the same US tax advisor they’ve used for years. This article describes the trouble this can cause and how you can avoid it.
