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What is an Accidental American? - Experts for Expats

What is an Accidental American? - Experts for Expats

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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Can I give up my US citizenship? - Experts for Expats

Can I give up my US citizenship? - Experts for Expats

Is giving up my US citizenship an option avoiding the issues that being a US citizen in the UK brings?

USA
How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?  - Experts for Expats

How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat? - Experts for Expats

As an American living abroad, how do I avoid US tax on foreign income?

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How can I keep my tax exposure low when moving from the US to the UK? - Experts for Expats

How can I keep my tax exposure low when moving from the US to the UK? - Experts for Expats

I'm American but I'm planning to move to the UK in the near future. What can I do to minimize my tax exposure both in the UK and the US?

United Kingdom
Can I switch from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to Foreign Tax Credit? - Experts for Expats

Can I switch from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to Foreign Tax Credit? - Experts for Expats

I'm filing my taxes and I'm not sure which tax break to apply, can I switch from FEIE to FTC?

USA
What does it mean to revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?  - Experts for Expats

What does it mean to revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion? - Experts for Expats

To revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) means that you will stop using this option when you submit your US tax return.

USA
Split Year Treatment: Can it reduce your UK tax exposure? - Experts for Expats

Split Year Treatment: Can it reduce your UK tax exposure? - Experts for Expats

A comprehensive guide to Split Year Treatment and how it can help protect internationally mobile people from paying tax on their worldwide income in the UK.

United Kingdom
How to establish your UK tax residence status using the Statutory Residence Test (RDR3) - Experts for Expats

How to establish your UK tax residence status using the Statutory Residence Test (RDR3) - Experts for Expats

An explanation of how to use the Statutory Residence Test to determine whether you are a UK resident or not for tax purposes. This has been updated with an easy to follow flowchart which you can ...

United Kingdom
Barclays and other UK financial institutions are closing British expats' accounts, what are your options if your account is being closed?

Barclays and other UK financial institutions are closing British expats' accounts, what are your options if your ...

More and more British expats are receiving letters telling them that their UK based financial accounts are shortly going to be closed. This article explains the background and various options ...

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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 ...

Germany
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?

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 ...

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

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

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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Can American expats invest in US ETFs?

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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