by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | American Expat Tax Lifecycle, South America Digital Nomad Tax Map
The short version Colombia has a special household-goods import path for a person who lived abroad long enough and is entering Colombia to establish residence. That path can be useful, but it is not a free-for-all and it is not the same thing as shipping a normal...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | American Expat Tax Lifecycle, South America Digital Nomad Tax Map
The short version Colombia does not wait for a calendar year to ask the tax-residence question. The core day-count rule looks at whether an individual remains in Colombia for more than 183 calendar days, continuous or discontinuous, including arrival and departure...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | American Expat Tax Lifecycle, South America Digital Nomad Tax Map
The short version Colombia can be a strong fit for an American who wants a lower-cost base, a serious city, and easier access to the rest of South America. But the tax starting point is blunt: there is no comprehensive U.S.-Colombia income tax treaty. That means there...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | American Expat Tax Lifecycle
The short version Argentina has two practical temporary-residence doors for many financially independent Americans: rentista and pensionado. They are not the same door. The rentista path is for a foreign person who supports the stay in Argentina with resources from...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | American Expat Tax Lifecycle
The short version Argentina’s 2025 currency reforms changed how individuals can access dollars through the formal exchange market. They did not change the U.S. tax rule that a U.S. return is prepared in U.S. dollars. That distinction matters. The Central Bank of...
