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Staying Compliant with the IRS While Living Abroad: A Practical Guide for U.S. Citizens
U.S. citizens and green card holders remain subject to U.S. tax on their worldwide income no matter where they live. Moving overseas does not end the obligation to file a Form 1040 when income exceeds the filing thresholds, nor does it eliminate related reporting requirements for foreign accounts and assets. Many expats discover these rules only after years abroad, often through bank notices under FATCA or when planning a return to the United States. Understanding the core rules—and the available relief options—helps avoid unnecessary penalties and keeps matters straightforward.
By Solution Boxesabout a month ago in Journal
Why Reliable Local News Still Matters in a Fast Moving Digital World
Every day, millions of people scroll through social media, news apps, and websites looking for the latest updates. While breaking national and international stories often dominate attention, local journalism continues to play an equally important role. Community news informs residents about changes that directly affect their daily lives, from road closures and public events to business developments and local government decisions.
By Solution Boxes2 months ago in Journal
Work Is Toxic
Introduction Before I go any further, for the last ten years I have worked in a very supportive work environment and almost every day I enjoy switching on my computer and actually doing stuff and delivering things that solve problems and work.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Journal
Front End Developer vs Backend Developer Jobs: Which Career Pays More?
Ask ten developers which side pays better. Get ten different answers, most of them wrong. The truth is closer, and messier, than either camp wants to admit. Both front end and backend developer jobs pay well in 2026. The gap between them has more to do with specialization and seniority than which side of the stack you picked.
By Solution Boxes2 months ago in Journal
Keeping On A Positive Path
Introduction I often see things or behavior that grates on me in the Facebook groups and think "I should write about that or call that out" but then realize that it just makes me a bit whiney and as bad as the people that I would be calling out.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Journal
The Side of Canada’s Refugee System We Ignore
I had heard stories before. People coming to Canada on fake documents, making refugee claims at the airport and finding ways to stay in the country. It is not exactly an unknown issue. But hearing about something from a distance is very different from watching it happen in front of you.
By Parvinder Nagra2 months ago in Journal
Encouragement and Did I Really See This?
Introduction Every so often, stories get a lot of attention on my blog Seven Days In. The "Did I Really See This?" was getting a lot, and because of the mention of the song "Happy", I linked the post that started that off and included my own take on the song as well. It is my favourite Rolling Stones song.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Journal
The Lost Art of Being a Beginner
There was a time when being the new guy was almost a rite of passage. Nobody expected you to know everything on your first day. You asked questions because you were supposed to. You made mistakes because everyone did. You listened to the people who had been there longer than you and, little by little, you earned their trust. It was rarely glamorous and it certainly was not easy, but every experienced employee had one thing in common. At some point, they had all been beginners.
By Megan Janousek2 months ago in Journal
