Tax savings estimator
How much could you save by moving abroad?
Enter your annual income and current country. We'll show approximate tax estimates for you as a resident of popular expat destinations — net of the residual US tax that follows American citizens — so you can quickly see which countries might make financial sense.
Tax Savings Estimator
Net savings after residual home-country tax · 2026
Estimated current tax burden (Federal + avg provincial)
$60,000/yr
Effective rate
40.0%
Estimated total tax if you move to…
UAE (Dubai)
0% personal income tax
$0
save $60k/yr
Panama
Territorial (foreign income 0%)
$0
save $60k/yr
Costa Rica
Territorial (foreign income 0%)
$0
save $60k/yr
Malta
~15% on remitted income
$22,500
save $38k/yr
Singapore
Progressive, ~8–22%
$22,500
save $38k/yr
Thailand
Remittance-based
$27,000
save $33k/yr
Portugal (NHR/IFICI)
~20% flat (IFICI/NHR)
$30,000
save $30k/yr
Georgia
20% flat (1% for small business)
$30,000
save $30k/yr
Mexico
Progressive, ~16–31%
$36,000
save $24k/yr
Spain (Beckham Law)
24% flat (Beckham Law)
$36,000
save $24k/yr
Estimates are illustrative only and do not account for all deductions, credits, tax treaties, Social Security/self-employment tax, or individual circumstances. Not tax advice — consult a qualified CPA before making decisions.
What you need to know
US Citizens
FEIE excludes up to $126,500 of foreign earned income from US federal tax. Investment income is always US-taxable.
Canadians
Once you're a non-resident, Canada only taxes Canadian-source income. Departure tax applies on deemed asset dispositions when you leave.
UAE
Zero personal income tax. Easy residency via employment, business, or the 10-year Golden Visa.
Portugal NHR
~20% flat rate on foreign income for 10 years under the IFICI/NHR programme. D7 and Digital Nomad visas available.
Accuracy disclaimer
These are rough directional estimates using approximate effective tax rates. They do not account for your specific deductions, credits, tax treaties, Social Security, or individual circumstances. Always verify with a qualified expat CPA before making any decisions.
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