🦊 Expat Tax Tip #12 – Watch Out for Double Social Security Contributions

Expat Tax Tip #12 – Watch Out for Double Social Security Contributions Double Social Security Contributions & Totalization Agreements Many expats face double social security contributions when working abroad — one at home and one overseas — one in their home country and one in their host country. Unlike income taxes, there isn’t always a […]

💡 More Expat Tax Tips

✨ Keep your bank accounts simple — multiple overseas accounts can trigger extra reporting requirements. ✨ Track your days in/out of Australia or Canada carefully — residency rules hinge on these counts. ✨ Watch out for double tax traps — always check if a tax treaty helps reduce your burden. ✨ Don’t forget superannuation / […]

From Dubai to Sydney: How Felix

From Dubai to Sydney: How Felix   Helped Mark Avoid a $15,000 Double Tax Bill When Mark, an Australian engineer working in Dubai, decided to return home to Sydney, he was shocked to learn he might owe tax on his Dubai salary.   The Challenge

tax residency

Understanding your tax residency is the #1 step to getting expat taxes right. Residency decides which country can tax you and on what income. What Is Tax Residency? Tax residency is a legal status based on your ties and presence in a country—not your passport or visa type. Common Tests Countries Use   Common Expat […]