Navigating US Taxes When You Have Foreign Income

Living abroad? Great! But remember, your tax obligations don’t vanish. Uncle Sam still wants his cut, regardless of where you earn your income. This post outlines the key changes the IRS has made for reporting foreign income, helping you avoid those “pretty stiff penalties” they mentioned. Reporting Your Worldwide Income: …

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Food Stamp (SNAP) Income Eligibility Levels, Deductions and Benefit Allotment Payments

See this updated article for the latest program information on Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits, emergency allotments (EA) and eligibility levels. Historical SNAP information is shown below for reference only. _______________________________ 2017 Update – The USDA has published 2017 details for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  The income thresholds and monthly benefit details are valid till September 2017 …

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US Real GDP By State and Per Capita Income Comparison

The US Bureau of Economic Analysis has released the 2010 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures which showed a 2.6% average increase across the nation. As the graphic below shows 48 states and Washington DC experienced real GDP growth, led by the eastern seaboard states. Texas, North Dakota and Oregon were …

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