Global Conflict & Expat Life: Travel Risks, Taxes, and Uncertainty Abroad

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we break down how rising tensions in the Middle East are affecting Americans living overseas — from travel disruptions and safety concerns to changing relocation plans.We also dive into a key issue many expats face: ongoing U.S. tax obligations, even while living abroad. Americans are still required to file U.S. taxes on worldwide income, often relying on tools like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation. Whether you’re already abroad or planning your move, this episode highlights how global events and financial responsibilities intersect in the expat experience.Podcast Episode Credit:The Manila Times — “The Middle East: Impact of the U.S.-Israel War on Iran and Challenges for U.S. Expats”You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!