Navigating the expat tax system

Tax in your new country of residence

Taxes in your native country are complicated enough. Expatriate taxes can be totally confusing. Common questions addressed within articles on Expatica’s Tax channel include: ‘How does the income tax system in my new country of residence work?’, ‘Does my new country of residence tax expats or do tax rules back home still apply?’, ‘Where can I find a financial advisor specialising in expat tax issues?’ and ‘What about...

Tax - Essential Articles

23/03/2012 Why Americans should never, ever own shares in a non-US incorporated mutual fund

US Dollars Financial advisor David Kuenzi explains why changes to US tax legislation means that US expats should make their--even global--investments only through US institutions.

12/03/2012 How will you feel the cuts in your pocket?

Belgium's Coalition Government has come up with a deal to get the 2012 budget back on track. How will this affect you?

06/03/2012 Editor's Guide: Tax in France

A brief introduction to our Tax section for France, from tips for Brits and Americans to "assurance vie".

06/03/2012 Editor's guide to Taxation in Germany

Taxation in Germany The editor offers a brief introduction to Expatica's Tax section for Germany, from an introduction to the German income tax system to recent changes in German tax law.