For American Expats: How Foreign Exchange Movements Affect U.S. Tax on Overseas Property
Submitted by Creveling & Creveling Private Wealth Advisory on August 23rd, 2017By Chad Creveling, CFA, and Peggy Creveling, CFA
This article is for general information purposes only and is not intended as specific tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for advice relevant to your situation.
Buying a home overseas is a significant financial decision for any expatriate. For American taxpayers who are taxed on their global income, it’s important to understand how foreign exchange movements can impact the U.S. tax you may owe when you sell an overseas property.