Abroad in America

Welcome back to Abroad in America with host Jimmy Miller. If you’ve worked, saved, and invested in the United States, what happens when your time in America comes to an end? Should you move everything back to your home country, or can some of your money stay invested in the US? In this episode, Jimmy walks through one of the biggest financial questions expats face when leaving America: what to do...

Many expats working in America contribute to a traditional 401(k) because it lowers their taxes today. But what happens if you later realize that decision could create tax complications when you leave the United States? In this episode of Abroad in America , we explore one of the most powerful retirement planning tools available to expats: the Roth conversion. A Roth conversion allows you to move...

Most people automatically choose the traditional 401(k) when they start working in America. For expats and foreign nationals, that may be a very expensive mistake. In this episode of Abroad in America , we break down why many expats working in the U.S. should strongly consider using a Roth 401(k) instead of a traditional tax-deferred retirement account. While traditional 401(k)s offer an upfront t...

Many people move to the United States expecting opportunity, higher income, and career growth. And while all of that is real, there is another side of the experience that rarely gets talked about. In this episode of Abroad in America , we unpack the hidden costs of being an expat in the U.S. The ones that don’t show up in your job offer, but quietly shape your financial and personal experience ove...

Many expats move to the U.S. expecting to adjust to a new job. What they don’t expect is having to decode an entirely different workplace culture. In this episode of Abroad in America , we step away from taxes and investments to explore something that affects nearly every expat living and working in the U.S.: understanding how the American workplace actually works. From meetings that start with sm...

Many expats in the U.S. are told to focus on one thing when it comes to taxes: get the biggest refund possible. But what if that advice is actually working against you? In this episode of Abroad in America , we break down a critical misconception that impacts thousands of expats every year. While tax preparers play an important role in navigating a complex system, most are trained to think in shor...

Moving to the United States can open the door to incredible opportunities—but it can also introduce a level of tax complexity many expats never expect. In this episode of Abroad in America , Jimmy Miller steps back from individual tax rules and looks at the bigger picture: the most common mistakes expats make during their first two years living and working in the U.S. Many newcomers assume the Ame...

There’s an important reporting rule that affects many expats living or working in the United States — and it often shows up as a surprise. In this episode of Abroad in America , we break down FATCA and Form 8938, one of the most misunderstood parts of U.S. tax reporting for people with financial connections outside the country. While many expats are familiar with the FBAR requirement, Form 8938 op...

There’s an important rule that affects many expats working in the United States — and most people have never heard of it. In this episode of Abroad in America , we break down totalization agreements, the treaties between the U.S. and certain countries that coordinate Social Security systems. These agreements help prevent expats from paying Social Security taxes to two countries at the same time an...

If you’ve ever lived in the United States as an expat — or even just visited — you’ve probably had the same thought: Why are Americans like that? In this episode, we step away from technical expat topics and explore the cultural side of living in the U.S. From enthusiastic greetings to oversized everything, American behavior can feel confusing, amusing, or even overwhelming when you first arrive....

In this episode of Abroad in America , host Jimmy Miller , founder of Baobab Wealth Abroad , tackles one of the most confusing and punishing corners of the U.S. tax code for expats: PFICs (Passive Foreign Investment Companies) . What might have been perfectly normal investments back home—mutual funds, ETFs, investment trusts, even some retirement accounts—can suddenly become some of the most compl...

https://baobabwealth.com/foreigners-in-america/ In this episode of Abroad in America , host Jimmy Miller , founder of Baobab Wealth Abroad , tackles one of the most misunderstood, ignored, and frankly feared parts of being a foreign national working in the United States: the FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report). Jimmy breaks down what FBAR actually is, who has to file it, and why it exists—all in pl...

https://baobabwealth.com/foreigners-in-america/ In this re-introduction episode, host Jimmy Miller , founder of Baobab Wealth Abroad , pulls back the curtain on why the podcast went quiet after just five episodes—and why now is exactly the right time to bring it back. Jimmy shares how “life got lifey” with work, travel, family, Covid, and global chaos all competing for attention, and how the show...

Former expat living in America Florian Fiedler describes his experience while working in the US. Get some great insight he discusses what took him to America, how he managed to cope with being in a completely new environment, and some of the financial concerns he faced. Visit Baobab Wealth Abroad Buy a copy of Jimmy's book, Divorce the IRS Download our guide for foreign nationals in the US Fo...

Financial planner, author, and speaker Jimmy Miller describes how the 3 tax buckets work, gives an overview of the benefits of each, and reveals which one is useful for foreign nationals in many cases.  Visit Baobab Wealth Abroad Buy a copy of Jimmy's book, Divorce the IRS Download our guide for foreign nationals in the US Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to us on YouTube Connect with us on Li...

Financial planner, author, and speaker Jimmy Miller explains America's substantial presence test and how it is used to determine whether an expat is a tax resident, as well as what income you may owe taxes on, how your spouse can affect your taxes (the non-resident alien spouse provision), tax exceptions you may qualify for, and more. Learning about these topics will allow you to make better...

Financial planner, author, and speaker Jimmy Miller dives into America's tax system in bite-sized pieces for maximum understanding. Listen in as he talks about what portion of your income is tax-free, how tax brackets work, social security taxes, state taxes, medicare, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any future episodes. Visit https://www. BaobabWealthAbroad.com f...

Financial planner, author, and speaker Jimmy Miller highlights the topics that will be covered in this podcast, as well as exactly why a foreign national working in America should listen. He tells a little bit about himself and what qualifies him to speak on the various issues that expats living in America face. For more information and free resources, visit  https://www. baobabwealthabroad.com Vi...