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SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES FOR EXPATS

We review the basics of the U.S. self-employment tax system, summarize the key tax exceptions, and include some practical issues that self-employed expats should consider in order to minimize their overall worldwide tax burden.

Tax Treaties and Green Card Holders

In general, green card holders are treated like U.S. residents for tax purposes, even when living abroad. This can have significant tax implications. In this week’s blog, we look at how tax treaties can be used by green card holders to claim a non-US tax residence position on the tax return.

US TAXATION OF FOREIGN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

We review the various approaches taken in US income tax treaties regarding the taxation of foreign social security paid to US citizens living abroad. Given that each approach can be significantly different, it’s important that US expat retirees understand the provisions of the particular treaty that is relevant to them.
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