The Tax-Savvy Expat Podcast

Episode 11: The Tax-Savvy Expat Entrepreneur Structure

This one gives away all the secrets! As a follow-up to the last episode (which discussed how US tax works for expat entrepreneurs), this episode discusses the exact leg

Episode 10: Putting it All Together 3 (Entrepreneurs)

In the final episode of the "Putting it All Together" series, we take a look at how US tax works for expat and digital nomad entrepreneurs (i.e., people who own a busines

Episode 9: Putting it All Together 2 (Freelancers)

Continuing the "Putting it All Together" series, this episode looks at how US tax works for expat and digital nomad freelancers (i.e., people selling their own services t

Episode 8: Putting it All Together 1 (Employees)

In this episode and the next two, we'll put everything we've been discussing together and discuss how it applies in a specific scenario.  This one's for employees, the ne

Episode 7: Non-US Tax (Plus Expat v. Digital Nomad)

This episode covers how non-US tax applies to Americans living abroad. After this episode, you'll know all about: The three income tax systems used by countries aroun

Episode 6: Beware the "Offshore Gurus"

This episode discusses why one purpose of this podcast is to "guide you safely past the snapping jaws of the offshore gurus." After this episode, you'll know all about:

Episode 5: Foreign Tax Credit

This episode covers everything you need to know about the foreign tax credit--that's the rule that allows you to reduce your US tax by the non-US tax you pay on the same

Episode 4: Foreign Housing Deduction/Exclusion

This episode covers the foreign housing deduction/exclusion.  If you spend quite a bit on your housing expenses, and you make more than $100,000 from working, then you ca

Episode 4: Foreign Housing Deduction/Exclusion

This episode covers the foreign housing deduction/exclusion.  If you spend quite a bit on your housing expenses, and you make more than $100,000 from working, then you ca

Episode 3: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion 2

This episode covers the physical presence test and bona fide residence test. You must pass one of these two tests to qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion (and

Episode 2: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion 1

This episode covers the foreign earned income exclusion, which allows you to make up to about $100,000 per year from working without paying any US income tax. After thi

Episode 1: Get in on the Ground Floor!

Welcome to the very first episode of the podcast, and thanks for jumping in on the ground floor.   This episode first covers some general goals/features of the podcast