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Expat Finance

Expat banking, offshore banking, expat taxes and finance are all daunting issues for new expats. Our new Expat Finance guide is broken down into three sections: banking, tax & finance. Plus, our new Ask the Expert tool enables you to submit your finance questions.


Expat Banking

Banking offshore and Expat banking are critical expat services. Moving overseas is not the same experience for every expatriate, and the articles below will help you evaluate what you need to successfully bank abroad.

Expat Finance Preparing for an International Assignment Expat Finance -- Preparing for an International Assignment
By Masao Jim Uyeda

It is critical to ensure one's financial house is in order prior to moving overseas. Article covers several common international assignee misconceptions with regard to expat finances.


Expat Finance 7 Financial Tips to Help Expatriates Prepare for When Danger and Disaster Strike Abroad Expat Finance -- 7 Financial Tips to Help Expatriates Prepare for When Danger and Disaster Strike Abroad
By Lisa R. Mitchell

The unrest in Libya, Bahrain and the tsunami in Japan are vivid examples of the unexpected dangers faced when living abroad. How would you move money, pay bills and conduct other necessary banking transactions if you were stuck in the middle of political unrest or living in a country that experienced a natural disaster?


US Expats: Do you have foreign bank accounts that you haven't told the IRS about?  Now Is a Good Time to Fess Up! US Expats: Do you have foreign bank accounts that you haven't told the IRS about? -- Now Is a Good Time to Fess Up!
By David McKeegan

Expats have a second amnesty period for 2011 during which they can report foreign bank accounts to the IRS. David McKeegan explains this initiative.


Offshore Banking What are the Benefits of Using an Offshore Bank in a Tax Haven Offshore Banking -- What are the Benefits of Using an Offshore Bank in a Tax Haven
By Thomas Crown

Crown discusses the benefits of banking offshore in a tax haven such as Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Channel Islands.


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Expat Tax & Overseas Tax

Expat tax is one of the most important aspects of managing one's finances after a move abroad. Do not neglect offshore tax issues or wait until the last minute to explore the financial implications of international living. The articles below will help you start your research into expat taxes.

FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) What American Investors Need to Know Now FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) -- What American Investors Need to Know Now
By David Kuenzi, CFP

This article examines the new FATCA law (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and explains the significant impact it will have on Americans abroad. It details how the legislation will force foreign financial institutions to directly report to the IRS on assets held by Americans and why this suddenly makes compliance with many old and new reporting requirements much more critical. Practical implications for Americans abroad of these big changes are discussed and recommended actions are suggested to avoid being caught unaware as the new FACTA rules raise the difficulty of compliance and risks of non-compliance.


American Expat Tax Confessions 7 Reasons I Did Not File A U.S. Tax Return American Expat Tax Confessions -- 7 Reasons I Did Not File A U.S. Tax Return
By Matthew Apodaca, CPA,apodaca

Sometimes American expats are under the impressions that they do not need to file a US Tax Return. There are very few exceptions... almost every expat must file. Matthew Apodaca, CPA explains.


Get ready to file your US expat taxes!  An easy reference guide to what documents and info you will need to prepare your US expat taxes Get ready to file your US expat taxes! -- An easy reference guide to what documents and info you will need to prepare your US expat taxes
By Greenback Tax Services

This article looks at what documents are required (and why!) so that you know what you need to start pulling together, regardless of whether you decide to prepare your own US expat taxes or use a paid preparer to complete your expatriate tax return.


Expat Tax Alert How the HIRE Act Means You Need to Get Caught Up On Your US Taxes NOW Expat Tax Alert -- How the HIRE Act Means You Need to Get Caught Up On Your US Taxes NOW
By David McKeegan

Although it has always been a requirement to file a tax return for all Americans living outside of the US each year, many American expats until now have justified not filing with the belief that the IRS has no way of "finding" them and knowing that they are living abroad/earning income abroad. This has all changed with the HIRE Act.


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Expat Finance & Offshore Investment

Expat finance requires proper research while living overseas. Expats are often exposed to offshore investment opportunities not available at home. The articles in this section provides basic overseas finance information to consider while living abroad.

Managing Currency Risk Practical Guide to Building a Globally Diversified, Multi-currency Investment Portfolio Managing Currency Risk -- Practical Guide to Building a Globally Diversified, Multi-currency Investment Portfolio
By David Kuenzi

David Kuenzi explains how to properly incorporate currency considerations into a sound, long-term investment strategy is much easier than commonly understood.


Managing Currency Risk As an American Abroad, In What Currency Should I Save and Invest? Managing Currency Risk -- As an American Abroad, In What Currency Should I Save and Invest?
By David Kuenzi

Kuenzi explains the complex concept of "currency risk" that often clouds investment and financial planning decisions for Americans abroad.


Expat Finance Bank Identification, Selling Your Car and More Expat Finance -- Bank Identification, Selling Your Car and More
By Manuel F. Perez

Manuel Perez covers more issues in his "My Money" series. This article covers identification needed to open bank accounts abroad, issue to avoid when selling a car, home or business and other topics.


Parallel Markets for Currency Being Helpful is Not Always a Good Idea Parallel Markets for Currency -- Being Helpful is Not Always a Good Idea
By Manuel Perez, MPA, CAMS

Familiarize yourself with some restrictions in what we can and cannot do with "our funds" while living abroad.


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Expat Finance Report

If you're living overseas, please take a few minutes to answer a few questions in our Expat Finance Report. Your advice will help newcomers understand the challenges of managing their finances and doing their expat tax return.

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