Relocating to the Netherlands

Relocating to the Netherlands

by Anonymous
(USA)

What a great website!!!

Do you have any information on relocating to the Netherlands? I am considering a job transfer and need to get my USA ducks in a row. Your checklists have been a good start.

Any thing you could provide would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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Relocating to the Netherlands
by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Hi

Thanks for your kind comment about expats moving and relocation guide website.

Gathering as much information about life in the Netherlands can make the relocation process much easier.

I would like to suggest a few things:

Read books about life in the Netherlands. Amazon has a great books selection
To choose from:

Netherlands - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture

The Undutchables: An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture And Its Inhabitants

Xenophobe's Guide to the Dutch

There are many excellent blogs written by expats living in the Netherlands. The blogs are a great source of information and many bloggers are happy to assist new expats in the Netherlands

U.S. expatriates are always taxed on world-wide income, and most U.S. expatriates qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Therefore make sure to investigate thoroughly what will be your U.S expatriate tax obligations. You can start by consulting ExpatCFO, tax experts for expats

Start Learning Dutch. Although most people in the Netherlands understand and speak English, you will benefit from knowing how to speak the local language. Transparent Language software offers effective language software for all learning levels and styles

Good luck with your relocation to the Netherlands
Sharon

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US Taxation of Expatriates
by: Anonymous

As Sharon pointed out, American expatriates need to pay special attention to U.S. tax laws and should become familiar with these and include tax planning as part of their relocation preparation. I have done my best to include as much information as possible in the Tax Power website (www.tax-power.com).

It is strongly suggested that you retain the services of a seasoned veteran U.S. international tax specialist prior to your move as he or she can assist by providing you with the dos and don'ts as well as possibly save you thousands of US tax dollars by planning in advance.

I also suggest speaking with a tax advisor in the Netherlands. Our primary European tax contact is Bark Ablitt of Sears Morgan in the U.K. however they have contacts throughout Europe.

As I believe Sharon pointed out, those who qualify for the Internal Revenue Code Section 911 foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE) may exclude up to $91,500 of foreign earned income from their U.S. gross income for 2010. By paying special attention to your days spent in the U.S. during your initial qualifying period you can potentially save US$ thousands by backing down the qualifying period.

Of paramount importance is that you file your U.S. tax returns on time as not doing so can potentially expose you to the loss of many of the tax benefits to which you may otherwise be entitled.

Kindest regards,
Andy Powers

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