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healthcare costs

Eight Reasons For Rising Healthcare Costs Globally

Healthcare costs have increased each year since 1960, when the United States began tracking the national health expenditure per capita. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, it was not clear how healthcare utilization and spending would change around the world. Although one might expect health costs to increase during a pandemic, there were other factors driving...

UK tax changes

What April 2022 UK Tax Changes Should Expat Landlords Know About?

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...

house prices in the UK

What’s Happening To House Prices In The UK? March 2022

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...

3 International Health Insurance Case Studies

PassportCard provide International Health Insurance and here they set out three international health insurance case studies that illustrate the problems that can be faced by expats when they have health problems and how having the right policy can help. 1. The One Million Dollar Case – A Real Life Expat Story...

Australian Border Restrictions

Australian Border Restrictions to End for Vaccinated Travellers

. The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced today that Australia’s international borders will re-open on 21 February 2022 for fully vaccinated travellers almost two years after they closed due to COVID-19. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 7 February, 2022 State and Territory based caps on international arrivals and quarantine arrangements will remain in place...

Tax Benefits

Tax Benefits For U.S. Expats Abroad

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...

IRS Tax Penalties

What U.S. Expats Should Know To Avoid Thousands In IRS Tax Penalties

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...

Don’t Miss UK Self Assessment Filing Deadline & Other Tips For Landlords

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...

U.S. Expat Tax Filing In 2022 – What You Need To Know

Tax season is here once again, and if you’re a U.S. citizen residing outside of the United States, you may not have to pay a tax bill when you file your taxes, but you still have to file. In this article, we’ll look at what’s going to be new for U.S. expat tax filing...

Kidnap And Ransom Insurance

The Importance Of Kidnap And Ransom Insurance

Have you ever wondered what to do if you are suddenly kidnapped? If not, what about the importance of kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance? In reality, the experience can be beyond terrifying, and the risk is a lot higher if you are a top executive or high-profile employee working in a kidnap-prone region of...

currency risks

Top Tips For Managing Currency Risks When Retiring Abroad

Retiring to a life overseas, comes with many important considerations, not least of all how to manage the exchange and international transfer of your money, be it accumulated savings or ongoing income. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Tom Arnold of Currency Index There are various options open to you in terms of the...

rental income

How To Report Rental Income If You’re A Company Director

Company director income is often made up of a relatively small amount of wages paid through the company payroll, topped up with company share dividend payments, with both taxed accordingly. But what if you’re a company director with income from other sources, more specifically, rental income from renting out property?     Article by...