Italy’s Flat Tax and Impatriati Combo Has an Expiry Date
Marco Mesina
April 1, 2026
The flat tax and impatriati stack has an expiry date. Marco Mesina maps the transitional window and its limits.
Tag: tax
Washington State Legislature Passes 9.9% Millionaire Tax; Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Ahmad Abbas
March 19, 2026
The bill cleared both chambers after the longest floor debate in state history; if signed, Seattle’s combined top rate would reach 18%, the highest in the US.
Italy’s Hidden Wealth Taxes: A Practical Guide to IVIE, IVAFE, IMU, and Stamp Duties
Federico Salmoiraghi
March 15, 2026
Federico Salmoiraghi maps the wealth-type charges that Italian tax residents face on both foreign and domestic assets.
Danish PM Proposes Wealth Tax Weeks Before Snap Election
Moustafa Daly
February 27, 2026
Denmark last had a wealth tax in 1997. Frederiksen wants it back, proposing a 1% annual levy on the country’s richest residents.
The 10 Countries That Still Tax Wealth: Rates, Rules, and Who Pays
Ahmad Abbas
February 20, 2026
Only a handful of countries still tax net wealth directly, but the details vary wildly. A guide to who pays, how much, and what counts.
Dutch Lawmakers Approve a 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto, Stock, and Bond Gains
Moustafa Daly
February 13, 2026
Starting January 2028, the Netherlands is set to require that residents pay tax on paper profits they have not yet cashed in, pending Senate approval.
Why the 183-Day Tax Rule Works Differently in Every Country
Nagy Szabolcs
February 10, 2026
Think the 183 day rule lets you avoid tax anywhere? Here is why every country applies it differently.
All You Need to Know About Próspera’s New $5,000 Lump-Sum Tax Program
Moustafa Daly
February 3, 2026
Honduras’s autonomous jurisdiction of Próspera introduces a crypto-friendly flat-tax residency with a seven-day annual visit.
Beijing Deploys Unorthodox Methods in Expanded Tax Dragnet
Ahmad Abbas
January 14, 2026
Beijing’s tax crackdown uses AI surveillance and self-reporting to chase $940B in offshore assets, but can’t verify amounts.
Americans Continue Exodus from High-Tax States, Sixth Year Running
Moustafa Daly
January 6, 2026
U-Haul data shows California and New York hemorrhaging residents to low-tax Texas and Florida. Attorney Mona Shah: “The exodus is real and significant.”
29 Countries That Don’t Tax Foreign Income in 2026
Ahmad Abbas
January 5, 2026
Live in Panama, earn in Europe, pay zero tax. These 29 countries only tax local income. Your complete territorial tax guide.
It’s Official: Italy Raises Its Flat Tax to €300,000
Moustafa Daly
January 1, 2026
Marco Mesina breaks down Italy’s new €300,000 flat tax and why ultra-wealthy families are likely to continue choosing Italy despite the hike.
Swiss Voters Overwhelmingly Reject 50% Inheritance Tax
Moustafa Daly
December 1, 2025
A climate tax targeting billionaires crashed hard at the Swiss ballot, upholding a national trend of rejecting proposals that threaten Switzerland’s wealth haven status.
California Union Pushes 5% Billionaire Tax Ballot Measure
Ahmad Abbas
November 27, 2025
“The [UNHWI] targets are bolting from California now,” says David Lesperance as union pushes 5% tax on state’s 200 billionaires.
Explaining Spain’s Lesser Known Special Tax Regime: Mbappé’s Law
Elisa de Mollinedo Suarez
November 26, 2025
Elisa de Mollinedo Suarez breaks down Madrid’s Mbappé Law and who actually benefits from the 20% deduction.
OECD Unveils Global Real Estate Transparency Framework Targeting Cross-Border Property Holdings
Ahmad Abbas
November 3, 2025
The OECD’s new agreement adds real estate to the global web of tax data already covering bank accounts and cryptocurrency.
Should the €200,000 Flat Tax Regime Require an Investment in Italy?
Federico Salmoiraghi
October 17, 2025
Federico Salmoiraghi ponders whether the government’s proposal to link investment to the flat tax regime would work.
France’s Revolving Door Prime Ministers Leave Zucman Wealth Tax in Limbo
Ahmad Abbas
October 10, 2025
France’s fifth PM in two years resigns after 26 days as cabinet draws fierce criticism. Wealth tax debate remains unresolved.
Portugal To Hike Property Transfer Tax for Non‑Residents Amid Housing Crunch
Moustafa Daly
October 3, 2025
Foreign buyers make up 5% of real estate sales, says Ana Figueiras, suggesting a tax hike would scarcely improve affordability.
How to Access Italy’s Little-Known 90% Tax Exemption for Professors and Researchers
Federico Salmoiraghi
August 21, 2025
Federico Salmoiraghi highlights how foreign professors and researchers can access 90% tax relief in Italy for up to 13 years.