The American's Essential Guide to Europe

What every U.S. citizen needs to know before moving abroad: why Europe is different for Americans, U.S. retirement accounts abroad, the PFIC trap, FBAR and FATCA reporting, estate planning without a treaty, Social Security and totalization, a country regime comparison, and a pre-move planning checklist.

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Europe-wideTax residencyRetirement accountsPFICFBAR & FATCAEstate planningSocial Security

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Cross-Border Financial Advisor for Americans in Europe and U.S. Retirement and Investment Planning Specialist. Based in Marbella, Spain, and serving Europe, Calvin Thomas works with Americans living in Europe who need clearer planning around their U.S. assets, retirement accounts, investment decisions, and cross-border financial life, working alongside qualified tax and legal professionals where the planning requires it.

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