Taxes
Tax filing requirements for immigrants, visa holders, expats, and NRIs. Covers 2026 brackets, treaty benefits, FBAR and FATCA compliance, ITIN applications, and state tax obligations for non-residents.
Portugal Golden Visa raises investment threshold for 2025 applications
Portugal’s Golden Visa requires a €500,000 fund, business, or research investment, or €250,000 in culture. Real estate is not allowed. Non-EU applicants must maintain investments five years, spend at least…
How to avoid double taxation when moving from the US to Sweden
US citizens in Sweden face potential double taxation on worldwide income. Using the Foreign Tax Credit, Foreign Earned…
UK universities face income drop as international student numbers fall
UK universities face unprecedented financial strain from falling international student numbers, stagnant tuition fees, and mounting costs. Widespread…
US taxes follow citizens moving to Japan, Form 1040 still required
Americans moving to Japan are still required to file US taxes annually using Form 1040. Worldwide income must…
Double taxation relief for Americans moving to Sweden explained
Expatriates moving from the United States to Sweden must navigate complex tax rules, as both countries tax worldwide…
Foreign Traveler Numbers to China Rise After New Visa Waivers
China’s new visa waivers and tax refund policies led to 26.94 million foreign visitors in 2024, with 75%…
Internal Revenue Service Lets ICE Access Taxpayer Data
The 2025 IRS-ICE agreement enables ICE to access ITIN-related tax records for enforcement, primarily targeting serious crimes. Advocates…
F-1 OPT job market hurdles lead Indian students to consider returning home
Indian students on F-1 OPT often return to India due to tight U.S. job markets, scarce H-1B visas,…
Moving to Japan? U.S. taxes still apply for citizens and green card holders
U.S. citizens and green card holders in Japan must file U.S. taxes yearly using Form 1040. Use Form…
Social Security benefits stay available for U.S. citizens living in Mexico
U.S. citizens and eligible Mexican nationals can collect Social Security benefits while living in Mexico. Payments can be…