224: Tax Savings Hacks 101 with Johnny & Sam

 

It’s tax time in the United States, so Johnny and Sam go over some of the (legal) tax hacks they’ve learned about and taken advantage of over the years. Many of these may apply to other residents of other countries as well, so find out what you may be missing out on in this episode. If you have more hacks to add, make sure to let us know!

  

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Time Stamp:

  • 10:19 – Would you consider giving up your American citizenship?
  • 15:45 – What is earned income?
  • 20:39 – What is FEIE?
  • 28:18 – What are the tax advantages of living in Puerto Rico?
  • 32:09 – What is the Self-employment tax and how do you work around it?
  • 36:02 – What is Capital gains?
  • 43:27 – How is starting your own business one of the biggest tax breaks?
  • 55:09 – What is a health savings account?
  • 57:31 – What is a donor advised fund?

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