by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Published on Aug 22, 2019 | Advanced Global Planning, Americans working abroad
“Should I contribute to social security?” You might think that is an odd question to ask. Afterall, most of the US citizens with earned income have no way to opt out of paying into social security system. This is because US payroll tax, which funds social security...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Published on Oct 31, 2018 | Americans working abroad, Global Living Basics
One of the common discussions I have with US clients working overseas is how to exclude their foreign income from US taxation. Many people know about Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) already, but are concerned about being able to meet the physical presence...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Published on Sep 12, 2018 | Advanced Global Planning, Americans working abroad, Globetrotters working in the US
Other than concerning 401(k)s, one of the most common questions I receive from clients moving away from the US is, “What do I do with Social Security when I move overseas?” The short answer is, nothing. Social Security is technically a government benefit program. Even...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Published on Aug 5, 2018 | Advanced Global Planning, Americans working abroad, Tax Planning
One benefit of being self-employed is that you can structure your business so you are not constrained by geography. As more of our lives move onto the Internet, more business owners are able to take their life abroad while continuing the income. If you are like me, a...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Last updated Jul 20, 2018 | Published on Jul 16, 2018 | Americans working abroad, Global Living Basics, Organize, Plan, Systematize
Another summer transfer season is here. I’m happy to report that after moving from one country to another every summer since 2015, this year we are staying put. This summer instead of updating my moving overseas checklist (from the US perspective), I am presenting a...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Last updated Jul 20, 2018 | Published on Jun 14, 2018 | Advanced Global Planning, Americans working abroad, Investing, Tax Planning
If you are a self-employed American expat, you may be wondering what is the best way to save for retirement. As a US citizen, you are well aware of the US tax liability that follows you for the rest of your life. Short of giving up citizenship, what can you do to...
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