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India

The Wedding: The Final Chapter of the Travels and Trials of a White Girl in India

The first morning in Dehradun, Rael lead us in yoga on the balcony of our hotel suite. Despite having lived in New York for over seven years, I had never…

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Costa Rica

Importing Personal Property to Costa Rica

Once you have made the decision to move to Costa Rica, you need to determine whether it will be best to bring your car, furniture, or large personal goods abroad…

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Asia

Why Bangkok is The Best Place to Live in Thailand for Expats

Why Bangkok is The Best Place to Live in Thailand for Expats Have you always wanted to retire or relocate to an exotic country? If you’re one of the millions…

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Your Plan B

Tax Filing Requirements for Americans Abroad

The United States tax system operates on the principle that U.S. citizens and residents are taxed on their worldwide income. To enforce these laws, the IRS has imposed various filing…

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Your Plan B

UK To Eliminate Tax Returns In 5 years And How To Do The Same In The US

The UK is phasing out tax returns over the next 5 years. Here’s how to do the same in the United States. Let’s start with a dream: what if all…

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Your Plan B

The IRS Data Collection Machine

Much like the NSA, the IRS data collection machine is building a file on all Americans. It’s online now and will be ready to use in all audits within one…

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Your Plan B

How the IRS Tracks You

If you have a tax debt, the IRS will track you down. This article talks about how the IRS tracks you and what you might do to maintain some privacy.…

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Your Plan B

Message to IRS Employees from Commissioner John Koskinen

Dear IRS Employees, As I promised last month, I am following up with you to share some important new details about what the 2015 budget cuts will mean for you…

Your Plan B

IRS Partial Pay Installment Agreement.

When you owe the IRS big, and ignore them, they can empty your bank account and come after your wages or other income. Hiding your head in the sand is…

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Your Plan B

Going to Battle – IRS Form 433-A

When you go into battle with the most aggressive and hostile collection agency on the planet, you must be ready. Here’s where to start if you will battle with the…