Saving money is something that can go from easy to hard in certain scenarios, so it’s important to have as much saved as you can. However, one of the main reasons why saving can be difficult is because some people are hesitant to start. They’re afraid that by saving money, they won’t be able...

Important UK tax changes introduced by HMRC from the start of the 2022/23 tax year in April can affect landlords just as much as other taxpayers and in some cases they can have a significant impact on your tax bills. With prices rising sharply seemingly across the board, you should be aware of how...

Expatriates are people willing to leave behind everything and everyone they know to move to another country where they may need to learn a new language and embrace an entirely different way of life. Is it any wonder that many of the traits these people possess can cross over into their ability to start...

Most of us expats decided to either rent out or sell our property in the UK, before the big move. But that was a long time ago. So much has happened over recent years which has sent the UK property market sky high! But with recent events and general turmoil affecting the UK and...

In the last ten years, the words ‘passive income’ and ‘lifestyle design’ have become extremely popular in the digital space we now live in. Everyone loves the idea of being able to work from anywhere and generate income while they sleep. But the reality is, few ever reach that point. How do you build...

You are ready to embark on a new adventure by relocating your life to a new country. There are many things you need to have in place to do this including keeping in contact with your employer. There is technology available that can make it feel like you are in the office even though...

One of the recent upgrades in the business world is the creation of websites, and this is due to the fact that people would rather get information from your website first to know your business better before trying out your services.  How can a website help your expat business? The use...

Are you ready to file your U.S. tax return? In this article we’ll dive into the tax benefits and credits available to U.S. expats, to help you make sure you’re getting every deduction and credit you deserve. Written for Expat Network by Eric Scali, Region Tax Manager for H&R Block...

It’s that time of year again—are you ready to file your U.S. tax return? Filing while stateside can be complex enough, and expats have a few extra layers of complications added. In this article we’ll dive into the IRS tax penalties common to U.S. expats, and tips to avoid them this year and in...

Time is running out for landlords and other Income Tax payers, with the Self Assessment online filing deadline of midnight on the 31 January fast approaching. Miss it and straight away you’ll have to pay a Self Assessment late-filing penalty of £100. Written for Expat Network by GoSimpleTax The penalties...

2022 was welcomed with a surge in interest, as UK homeowners listed their houses for sale, creating a healthy and strong foundation for the 2022 mortgage market. According to Rightmove, the 30th of December 2021 was one of the most popular days for prospective sellers seeking house valuations. Traffic on the application website has...

The Child Tax Credit is a significant tax benefit available for American families with children, and in many cases US expat parents living and residing outside of the US can take advantage of the credit, even if their US tax liability is zero.  Written exclusively for Expat Network by John...