The Quick Guide To

US Taxes for Nomads

In plain English

You may live and work abroad – but as a US citizen you can’t escape US taxes. Ever.

As if filing expat taxes isn’t painful enough, you are expected to figure out which US tax rules apply to your nomadic life and how. You can’t just stick your head in the sand … the IRS is keeping tabs on you.

But where do you start? How do you travel the world while staying in Uncle Sam’s good grace?

This is where this tax guide comes in. It tells you what you need to know about US expat taxes when you live a nomadic life as location-independent worker. And it explains everything in plain English – no tax or finance degree needed.

This Quick Guide to US Taxes for Nomads is specifically written for freelancers, solopreneurs and remote workers. Many aspects of their nomad tax situation also apply if you are an expat who stays put longer in one place.

If you are – or plan to become – a nomad to travel the world while you work, this guide is for you.

You will learn

What you need to take care of before hitting the road
Why you may want to move before you leave
How to avoid taxes on foreign income and why you still have to file a return anyway
How counting days and planning wisely can save you a lot of money in taxes and penalties
What else you need to file besides tax returns to avoid big penalties
Why you don’t need to despair if you are behind on your filings
How to get the right help
How to be prepared so tax season is less of a pain

US Tax and Finance for Nomads – In Plain English