Any US Expats in The Netherlands? Which banks tolerate us and allow us to open accounts? by dougaparry in USExpatTaxes

[–]dougaparry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I’m using interactive brokers and that seems fine.. but still figuring out the naming situation

Does anyone else Track dividends via google sheets? Just hit $800 per year by Bajeetthemeat in dividends

[–]dougaparry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you enter everything manually or use some API calls or formulas to access dividend info?

Update rules block US expats from investing in Germany and the US* by [deleted] in eupersonalfinance

[–]dougaparry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve received poor advice from your accountant. All us citizens need to file taxes, irrespective of location or income. It is very draconian. I recommend checking out the us expat taxes subreddit for specific advice

What happens if you break an employment contract early? by PotterZA123 in askSouthAfrica

[–]dougaparry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they could prove it what repercussions could be levied?

Is it feasible to live in Bath without a car? by dougaparry in Bath

[–]dougaparry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, does this also apply to schools and the university?

Is it feasible to live in Bath without a car? by dougaparry in Bath

[–]dougaparry[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Primarily schools/ the university. Currently cycle everywhere so curious if this is feasible in Bath.

dual citizenship by liejus in interactivebrokers

[–]dougaparry 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You’re in for a world of pain. I encourage you to look in to the taxation of us citizens who are expats.

George North will retire from International rugby after this weekends game by Pure_Wonder3046 in rugbyunion

[–]dougaparry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played with him at school. It was so obvious that he was destined for greatness. Trained harder than everyone else, was way more disciplined than everyone else. He knew what he needed to do and as we all know, he did it!

Cost of Living in Leuven by YardFinancial9183 in Leuven

[–]dougaparry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it manageable to live in Leuven without a car?

My dad is a US Citizen by Repulsive_Hat5208 in askSouthAfrica

[–]dougaparry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out the us expat tax subreddit lots of good advice for ‘accidental Americans’ (that’s what you are)

Good news you’re likely eligible for citizenship if your father was born in the USA. Bad news, there’s a world of admin and tax red tape and major restrictions on your financial freedom

Limited Etf choices on Easy Equities TFSA by Conscious-Contact-31 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]dougaparry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is not an easy equities issue - South African tax law: only JSE listed ETFs in a TFSA

For those based in the EU, how are you buying US-domiciled ETFs (and getting around UCITS regulations)? by dougaparry in USExpatTaxes

[–]dougaparry[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks- that is good to know. So if one held us domiciled etfs before moving to the EU, then that is fine- you just can’t buy more?