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Foreign partnership US tax implications: what US taxpayers need to know in 2026

Foreign partnership US tax rules depend on 2 separate questions: whether a US person owns an interest in a foreign partnership, and whether a foreign person is a partner in a US partnership. US partners may face income r...

Best offshore savings accounts for US expats in 2026: rates, rules & top picks

The best offshore savings accounts for US expats in 2026 are usually FATCA-compliant instant-access, notice, or fixed-term accounts in stable jurisdictions such as Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Singapore, Luxembourg, and Gibraltar. Rates may range from about 3.5%–5.5% APY on selected products, but the FBAR threshold is $10,000. ...

Foreign RSU tax guide for US expats: how RSU tax works when living abroad in 2026

RSUs are taxed as ordinary income at vesting – federal rates up to 37%, plus 7.6...

How to file Form 1116: foreign tax credit example for US expats

If you earned income outside the US in 2025 and paid foreign income tax on it, Form 1116 may help reduce your 2026 US tax bill. This 1116 foreign tax credit guide explains who files the form, how the limitation works, an...

Expat health insurance: Costs, best plans, and coverage in 2026

Expat health insurance is a type of private medical cover for people living abroad for an extended period. According to William Russell's 2026 pricing data, the average pre...

IRS Form 1040 Schedule B: Interest and ordinary dividends explained (2026)

IRS Form 1040 Schedule B reports taxable interest and ordinary dividends earned during the tax year. You generally must file it if either category exceeded $1,500 in 2025, or if at any point during the year you held a financial interest in – or signature authority over – a financial account located outside the United States. The forei...