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US Taxes Worldwide Income. The US, along with New Zealand, Luxembourg (residents) and Eritrea, are some of the only countries with the worldwide income tax for their people. Which…
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How to Expatriate from the United States Tired of paying unto Caesar? Here’s everything you need to know to expatriate from the United States. Get the IRS out of your pocket forever by…
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Question: What is the best jurisdiction to set up an offshore trust? The best asset protection structure for most U.S. citizens is an offshore trust. When structured properly, an…
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Here’s How To Keep Your US Citizenship And Pay Zero Taxes. There are many ways to pay less tax US tax. You can set up an IRA, defined benefit plan, or medical savings account. If…
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Offshore Trusts Filing Requirements Question: "Do you need to file any forms with the IRS for an offshore trust, and if so, what are the requirements?” Some people mistakenly think…
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Several  years ago, when an NBA player had his passport revoked in transit.  Only his US residency saved him from being sent back to his home country to face the government. This…
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Is Your IRA Trump Proof? As the forces unite against President Trump, expect the US economy to and stock market to nosedive. All of these negative political winds mean tough times are…
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Trump May Roll Back FATCA The Republicans and Donald Trump have pledged to roll back FATCA in 2017. Both the Republicans and Trump have been saying for over a year that they’ll…
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Here’s how to take your IRA offshore in 6 steps In this article, I’ll list the steps necessary to take your US retirement account offshore. Whether you’re looking for asset protection,…
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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 stop paying capital gains tax…
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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 since December of 2015, and…
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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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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 means Uncle Sam wants his cut of…
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A flight clause in an offshore trust allows the trustee (or trust protector in some jurisdictions) to move the trust from one country to another. The flight clause in an offshore trust…
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Risks in taking your IRA offshore There are many risks in taking your IRA offshore. When you use a foreign service provider, who is not an expert in US laws, those risks are amplified…
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A new presidential administration just took office. This will certainly mean a lot of changes. Many are wondering how this new administration will affect their day to day lives. One…
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Trump is making Mexico great again… for expats The Mexican peso is at 20.65 and Forbes predicts it will hit 22 shortly. The peso has lost 79% of its value against the dollar since 2004…
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Regardless of what has attracted you to considering living out side of the United States, why leave your IRA behind? You may have the option to exit the roller-coaster ride of the stock…
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As an expat, the IRS has tremendous leverage over you. If you owe more than $50,000, the U.S. government can revoke your passport. You also have the risk of an error on your foreign…
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