🦊 Expat Tax Tip #5 – 🌍 Expat Tax Traps You Don’t Want to Miss

Expat Tax Tip #5 – Expat Tax Traps You Don’t Want to Miss Living abroad can be exciting — but expat tax rules are full of hidden pitfalls that can cost you big if overlooked. From bank accounts to residency days, the little details matter. Here are five quick reminders every Aussie or Canadian expat […]

Expat Tax Tip #16 – Dividends & Investments Abroad Aren’t Always Tax-Free

Expat Tax Tip #16 – Dividends & Investments Abroad Aren’t Always Tax-Free ## Expat Foreign Dividend Tax Rules Expats often assume foreign dividends are only taxed overseas, but expat tax rules mean most countries tax them twice — once at source, once at home. 📘 For strategies to avoid double-tax traps, see my Canada Expat […]

Tip 4 – Rental Property Abroad: Don’t Forget to Declare!

Rental Property Abroad: Don’t Forget to Declare! Many expats keep their home country property and rent it out while living overseas. That income is still taxable — often in both countries. For example: Failing to report rental income can trigger penalties, even if you pay tax overseas. Luckily, tax treaties usually give you credits so […]

Tip 7 – Don’t Overlook Tax on Pensions & Retirement Accounts

Expat Tax Tip #7 Don’t Overlook Tax on Pensions & Retirement Accounts Many expats are surprised to learn that pensions, superannuation, and retirement accounts can be taxable in both your host country and your home country. This often depends on how double tax treaties allocate taxing rights. For example: 📘 Want to avoid getting caught […]

💸 Foreign Bank Expat Tax Tip #6 -Accounts & Expats: What You Need to Know

Expat Tax Tip #6 – Foreign Bank Accounts & Expats: What You Need to Know If you’re living abroad, chances are you’ve opened a local bank account. Seems simple enough, right? But for expats, foreign accounts come with reporting traps that can lead to hefty fines 1. It’s Not Just About Interest Even if your […]