Thinking about moving to Dublin with a foot in both worlds? We walk through the easy part—immigration with dual U.S.–Irish citizenship—and then open the door to the financial maze most folks miss: how two tax systems collide over your retirement savings. The headline insights are clear and practical: the U.S.–Ireland Double Taxation Agreement provides a framework, but the saving clause keeps U.S. citizens within the IRS net. That’s why the foreign tax credit becomes your day-to-day tool, ofte...
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Thinking about moving to Dublin with a foot in both worlds? We walk through the easy part—immigration with dual U.S.–Irish citizenship—and then open the door to the financial maze most folks miss: how two tax systems collide over your retirement savings. The headline insights are clear and practical: the U.S.–Ireland Double Taxation Agreement provides a framework, but the saving clause keeps U.S. citizens within the IRS net. That’s why the foreign tax credit becomes your day-to-day tool, ofte...
Crossing the Atlantic: Moving From America to Germany
The Expat Sage Podcast
6 minutes
3 months ago
Crossing the Atlantic: Moving From America to Germany
Germany's immigration system underwent major changes in 2024, making it significantly easier for Americans to relocate and gain citizenship. These changes include allowing dual citizenship, reducing residency requirements for naturalization, and eliminating degree requirements for IT specialists applying for EU Blue Cards. • US citizens get 90-day visa-free entry to Germany to apply for residence permits • The Anmeldung (address registration) creates a catch-22 as you need housing to registe...
The Expat Sage Podcast
Thinking about moving to Dublin with a foot in both worlds? We walk through the easy part—immigration with dual U.S.–Irish citizenship—and then open the door to the financial maze most folks miss: how two tax systems collide over your retirement savings. The headline insights are clear and practical: the U.S.–Ireland Double Taxation Agreement provides a framework, but the saving clause keeps U.S. citizens within the IRS net. That’s why the foreign tax credit becomes your day-to-day tool, ofte...
