FBAR

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Do US citizens file taxes living abroad? The honest answer

America taxes on citizenship, not residency — so your filing obligation follows you everywhere. Here's what that means, and what happens when two countries both call you a resident.

Nicolás HoyosJun 1, 2026

5 minJun 1, 2026

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Taxes

Foreign asset reporting for dual citizens, finally explained

FBAR and FATCA aren't the same form, the same threshold, or the same penalty. Here's the version of the rules a dual citizen can actually use before April.

Nicolás HoyosMay 23, 2026

7 minMay 23, 2026