Expat Taxes
Social Security After Renunciation: Do You Lose Your Benefits?
You paid into Social Security for decades. What happens to benefits after renouncing US citizenship and the 30% withholding.
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Expat Taxes
The US is one of only two countries in the world that taxes its citizens on worldwide income regardless of where they live. That means if you hold a US passport and earn money anywhere on earth, the IRS wants a cut — plus FBAR filings, FATCA disclosures, and Foreign Tax Credit gymnastics to avoid double taxation. This section breaks down FBAR, exit tax, FATCA, and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in plain language. We cover the filing deadlines, the penalty structures, and the practical strategies expats actually use to stay compliant without overpaying.
Expat Taxes
Streamlined Filing: The IRS Amnesty You Didn't Know Existed
Haven't filed US taxes from abroad? The IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures let you catch up penalty-free.
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Expat Taxes
Exit Tax Explained: What the IRS Takes When You Leave
The US exit tax treats you as if you sold everything the day before you renounce. How it's calculated and who owes it.
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Expat Taxes
Inheritance & Estate Tax for Expats: The Most Complex Part of Renunciation
Your US estate tax exemption drops from $13 million to $60,000 the day you renounce. What expats need to know.
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Expat Taxes
Capital Gains on Your Foreign Home When You Renounce
Will renouncing US citizenship trigger capital gains tax on your foreign home? For most expats, no. How the deemed sale works.
10 min read
Expat Taxes
Your IRA and 401(k) After Renunciation: What You Keep, What You Lose
You keep your US retirement accounts after renouncing — but 30% withholding on distributions changes the math.
10 min read
Expat Taxes
The Accidental American Tax Trap
Born in the US but never lived there? You still owe the IRS. What accidental Americans need to know about taxes, FBAR, and FATCA.
8 min read
Expat Taxes
FATCA: Why Your Foreign Bank Hates Your American Passport
FATCA forces foreign banks to report American account holders to the IRS. Many banks refuse US expat clients entirely.
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Expat Taxes
US Pensions Beyond Social Security: What Happens After You Renounce
Federal, military, state, and private pensions all continue after renunciation. But 30% withholding and treaty rules vary.
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Expat Taxes
Keeping US Bank Accounts and Investments After Renouncing
You can keep US bank and brokerage accounts after renouncing, but expect W-8BEN paperwork and 30% dividend withholding.
11 min read
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FBAR Filing 2026: The $165K Mistake You Don't Want to Make
The FBAR willful penalty is $165,353 per account. How to file FinCEN Form 114 in 2026 and avoid costly mistakes.
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