Tax


US expat taxes nomads
As a US expat or a digital nomad you are a citizen of the world, right? But you still carry your beloved American passport. Well, Uncle Sam looks at the world the same way you do: When it comes to US expat taxes, it’s all for him. The US is […]

What nomads should know about US expat taxes



  Do digital nomads have to pay income taxes anywhere? The short but utterly frustrating answer is “It depends”. Each country has their own rules on how to levy taxes on individuals.   Your home country may not let you off the (tax) hook You may not have a traditional […]

How do digital nomads pay tax? – Or don’t they?



business expenses
Working from abroad still has business expenses Do you pay for a co-working space in an exotic location? Are you thinking about taking that online course to improve your marketing skills? Do you need to renew web-hosting and domain names for your business websites? All those could be tax-deductible business […]

17 business expenses for location-independent professionals


2 month extension expat tax
For the typical taxpayer, April 15 is the dreaded deadline of the annual tax scramble. (Actually, this year it is Monday, April 18, because of a legal holiday in DC.) Americans abroad however have a little more breathing room. 2 months more to be exact. Nomads can get an automatic […]

April tax day is coming – But nomads can chill ...


US mailing adress mailbox
If you are not bound by one place or one address, why should your mail be? Who needs snail mail anyway these days? Still, when you leave the US you should maintain a US mailing address. This doesn’t mean that you will receive much actual mail there. Most mail can […]

Why nomads need a US mailing address




who needs to file US taxes
Does this describe you? You make a living while traveling and working from different countries You work online or locally in other countries You work for yourself, not employed at a company You don’t make a ton of money but enough to enjoy your location-independent lifestyle You are a US […]

Who needs to file US taxes – A primer for ...


back taxes digital nomads
  I often hear from Americans abroad: I haven’t filed my taxes in years. Followed by the nervous question: Do I need to file back taxes?   If you enjoyed the traveling life without wasting much thought on your US taxes, you are not alone. Many US nomads think they […]

Back taxes – Tips for nomads