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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: The Magical Rule That Makes $120,000 Disappear
So you moved abroad, started sipping espresso in Spain or opening a laptop in Thailand and now you’re wondering: “Do I still have to pay...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 273 min read
The Expat Tax Survival Guide
So, you moved overseas to live your dream — maybe it’s Bali, Berlin, or somewhere your dollars stretch like yoga pants. But guess who...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 272 min read
No One Warned Me About Currency Gains—Now I Owe the IRS
Meet Jake. Jake’s your classic American expat dream story. 🇧🇷 Took a high-paying executive role in Switzerland. 🏖️ Bought a beachside...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 273 min read
Why Your International Bank Transfer Might Trigger a Capital Gain
So you moved some money from your foreign bank account to your U.S. one. No big deal, right? Wrong. So wrong. In the eyes of the IRS,...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 273 min read
I Got Taxed for Moving My Own Money (Thanks, Currency Gods)
Ever wired money from your foreign bank account to your U.S. bank and thought, “Cool, now I can finally pay my CPA with this stack of...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 273 min read
Foreign Currency, Tax Deductions, and Why I Yelled at My Euro: A Love-Hate Story Featuring OANDA
Ever looked at your bank statement after a trip to Europe and wondered, “Why did I just pay $19.82 for a $15 gelato?” Welcome to the...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 273 min read
How to Write Off Your Cruise or Flight to Europe (Without Getting Audited or Arrested)
Ah, Europe. Land of buttery croissants, majestic ruins, and... possible tax deductions ? Yes, my friend. That Parisian pastry might clog...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 273 min read


“My Uncle Owns It” — The IRS Don’t Care, Bro
Let’s talk about a popular game some U.S. taxpayers like to play: 🕵️♂️ Hide and Seek: Foreign Asset Edition “The house? Oh that’s under...

Dr. Money Savvy
May 272 min read
What If the U.S. Abolished Income Tax? A Market-Shaking Scenario
For decades, the U.S. income tax system has shaped how businesses and individuals manage their finances. But what if it disappeared?...

Dr. Money Savvy
Feb 164 min read
Maryland Store Owner Learns the Hard Way: The House Always Wins (Except the IRS!)
In a shocking twist that surprises absolutely no one who’s ever dealt with the IRS, a Maryland man has pleaded guilty to tax evasion...

Dr. Money Savvy
Jan 293 min read
Your 1099-K Knows What You Did Last Summer (And That’s Actually Good News)
Picture this: You’re sipping coffee, scrolling through your PayPal transactions, and suddenly, bam—a Form 1099-K hits your inbox. You’re...

Dr. Money Savvy
Jan 283 min read
U.S. Declares a Tax War: Who’s Ready to Double Down?
In what feels like the plot twist of a dramatic telenovela, the U.S. government has decided it’s not playing nice with the OECD’s...

Dr. Money Savvy
Jan 242 min read
The “Head of Household” Status: Not Just a Fancy Title for Your “Adulting” Resume
Ah, “Head of Household” status—sounds important, right? Like something you’d put on your LinkedIn profile when you’re feeling especially...

Dr. Money Savvy
Jan 212 min read
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