Expat Inheritance & Estate Taxes: What Expats Must Know

Expats often assume they avoid inheritance tax or estate taxes by moving abroad. The truth: these can still apply worldwide

U.S. citizens remain subject to U.S. estate tax on worldwide assets, even if living overseas.
Canadian residents don’t have a formal estate tax, but there’s a deemed disposition at death — meaning capital gains tax is applied as if assets were sold.
Australia abolished estate duty, but capital gains tax can apply when inherited assets are sold.

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👉 Tip: Cross-border estate planning often requires both legal and tax advice. Don’t assume one country’s rules override the other’s.

🔗 Please refer to this page to see all my other expat tax tips.