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Where are American expats moving to?

Where are American expats moving to?

According to the Association of American Residents Overseas (AARO), US expats can be found in more than 160 countries: 40\% opt for the Western hemisphere — Canada, Central and South America. 26\% move to Europe. 14\% head to East Asia and the Pacific — think Australia and New Zealand as well as China and Japan.

Which country is best for expats?

Taiwan.

  • Mexico. Mexico ranks second out of 59 destinations worldwide.
  • Costa Rica. No.
  • Malaysia. The low cost of living and its impact on personal finances makes Malaysia a top destination for expats.
  • Portugal. Portugal is the only European destination to make it into the top 10 overall.
  • New Zealand.
  • Australia.
  • Ecuador.
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    What’s so great about living in America?

    Career Opportunities America is a country that works hard and takes pride in what they do. Earning a living is something Americans take pride in and do well with only 5.5\% of the population unemployed. The US also regularly ranks in the top five countries in the world for workforce productivity.

    Should you move abroad if you ever get the chance?

    So, if you ever get the chance to move abroad, I’d certainly suggest giving it a go! Erin McBrayer is a US American expat living in Munich, Germany. Originally from the state of North Carolina, she moved to Germany several years ago and found a new home in Bavaria.

    What is it like to be an expat?

    Being an expat can be both the most amazing experience in the world and the hardest. From fantastic new friends, to feeling far from home, find out just how simultaneously difficult and awesome life abroad can be!

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    Do you have to pay taxes on expat income from abroad?

    1. US Expat Taxes: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for Part-Year Residents While working abroad you likely have got used to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. US citizens who return home after working abroad during the middle of the year still qualify for partial exclusion of their income earned during the part of the year spent abroad.

    When is my tax return due if I live abroad?

    While living abroad you likely utilized the automated two-month extension granted to expats to file their taxes. Now that you are considering repatriating, please note that if you are resident in the US on April 15th, your tax return is due on April 15th.