by SJB US | Oct 2, 2025 | Cross-Border Tax, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Jake Barber, US Expats
As a U.S. citizen, you are taxed on your worldwide estate, no matter where you live. This means that both your U.S. and foreign assets are subject to U.S. estate taxes. The good news is that the estate tax exemption is very high, which as of 2025 is $13.99 million per...
by SJB US | Oct 1, 2025 | Cross-Border Tax, Estate Planning, Europe, Financial Planning, SJB US, US Expats
Moving across the Atlantic feels like a fresh start, but your finances don’t reset when you land. In fact, managing money as a U.S. expat gets more complex, not less. Before you move, or if you’ve already made the jump, here’s what to watch closely. U.S. Accounts Get...
by SJB US | Sep 16, 2025 | SJB US, Tax, US Expats
As an American expat, one of the most important financial decisions you might face is whether to perform a Roth conversion before moving abroad. A Roth conversion involves transferring funds from a traditional retirement account (like a Traditional IRA or 401(k)) into...
by SJB US | Sep 12, 2025 | SJB US, Tax, US Expats
As an American expat, managing your taxes while living abroad can be complicated, especially when it comes to investment income. But there’s one strategy that can help you reduce your U.S. tax bill:Â Tax Loss Harvesting. This powerful tax strategy can help you...
by SJB US | Jul 31, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Jake Barber, Regulations, US Expats
If you’re an American living abroad, managing your investments can get tricky. I’ve worked with a lot of expats over the years, and the same issues come up again and again. U.S. tax laws, foreign regulations, and compliance rules can all limit what you can do...
by SJB US | Oct 28, 2024 | Advice, Alex Gover, Markets, US Expats
U.S. elections are pivotal events that shape the political and economic landscape of the country and is some ways the world. Despite the uncertainty that elections bring, historical data shows that markets tend to exhibit growth in the periods leading up to, and...
