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Belize

How to buy and sell property in Belize and pay zero income tax in the United States

How to buy and sell property in Belize and pay zero income tax in the United States As US citizens, we pay US income tax on our worldwide income. This…

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Second Citizenship

Sanctuary cities for Americans – where can you go without a passport?

Sanctuary cities for Americans – where can you go without a passport? With all the talk about sanctuary cities in California and throughout the United States, I got thinking about…

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Your Escape Plan

US tax filing status for those with a foreign spouse

When you’re living abroad and married to a foreign spouse, your US filing status can be confusing. I’ve heard preparers give all kinds of opinions on the tax filing status…

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Second Citizenship

Basics Of The Nicaragua Reforestation Residency Visa

Basics Of The Nicaragua Reforestation Residency Visa The best and most efficient second residency in 2018 is the Nicaragua reforestation residency visa. It’s the fastest path to citizenship, get’s you…

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Your Escape Plan

Introduction to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

Going to work abroad or start a business offshore? The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is the first, and often the only, rule you need to understand to save on your…

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Panama

Panama vs Puerto Rico, which is right for your business?

Panama vs Puerto Rico, which is right for your business? If you’re looking for a tax-efficient international structure for your business, there are two competing offers: You can set up…

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Second Citizenship

7 Ways to Prevent the IRS from Taking Your Passport

7 Ways to Prevent the IRS from Taking Your Passport The IRS now has the power to revoke or refuse to renew your US passport. I’ve been writing about this…

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Finance

Raise Capital in an Offshore Company

I love to write articles based on the phone calls and emails that come in. One of the most difficult consult questions is, “what’s the best structure if I plan…

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Finance

How to take your defined benefit plan offshore

If you’re eligible to take distributions from your defined benefit plan, you can move it offshore. Eligibility is usually because you’re of retirement age or because the defined benefit plan…

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Your Escape Plan

How to Stop Paying Capital Gains Tax

How to Stop Paying Capital Gains Tax The holy grail of US tax planning is the elimination of capital gains tax. This article will give you all you need to…