U.S. Expat Payroll Taxes and IRS Compliance: Form 673, FICA Taxes, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, and Streamlined Filing Procedures

Working as an American expatriate brings incredible career opportunities, but it also introduces an incredibly complex web of cross-border payroll tax rules. For U.S. citizens and green card holders employed by American corporations with an overseas presence, managing your paycheck isn’t as simple as it was back home. Many expats are surprised to learn that […]

An overview of the Hong Kong 2025/26 Budget

The Hong Kong Government released the 2025/26 Budget in late February 2025, introducing targeted tax relief for individuals while largely maintaining Hong Kong’s simple and low‑tax regime. For employees and employers alike, the key changes relate to one‑off salaries tax relief and future adjustments to allowances and deductions. Below is a practical summary of how […]

How to obtain Hong Kong personal Mandatory Provident Fund account information?

The eMPF Platform, launched by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) in June 2024, now serves as the centralized digital hub for managing MPF accounts, replacing fragmented trustee systems and enhancing the former ePA service. This update streamlines access to personal account details for scheme members in Hong Kong.   How to register with […]