Expat Tax Traps
If you’re an American citizen or green card holder living abroad, you must file your US tax return just like those living in the United States. In this article, I’ll…
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The Fastest Low Cost Second Passport Program
If you have a pile of cash, you can buy a second passport from any number of countries and have your citizenship and travel document in about 90 days. What…
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Is it easy to open an offshore bank account?
Is it easy to open an offshore bank account? Hell no, it’s a real pain in the ass! And this goes for everyone who wants to open an offshore bank…
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Which is the best country for retirees?
I’m often asked, which is the best country for retirees? With just under 400,000 retirees living abroad, you can find like minded expats just about anywhere. The best country for…
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Puerto Rico may be the last tax haven standing after Trump
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico may be the last tax haven standing when Trump takes office for medium sized businesses. Because only Puerto Rico’s tax policy can trump Trump’s…
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Offshore Trusts: Jurisdiction Shopping with a Flight Clause
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…
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What Trump’s Inauguration Means for Expats
Donald Trump was just sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. His acceptance speech echoed many of his “America first” campaign promises and was far from the…
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How to open an offshore bank account in Panama
How to open an offshore bank account in Panama I’ve been opening offshore bank accounts in Panama since 2001. It gets more challenging every year to find banks that will…
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Risks in taking your IRA offshore
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,…
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The Offshore Captive Insurance Company in 2017
The two most powerful offshore tax planning tools are insurance products. Offshore life insurance allows you to create a massive tax free or tax deferred account for your personal investments.…
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