Tax basics for anyone planning a move abroad
Tax residency rules, foreign income, and common filing mistakes when you move abroad. Understand the basics before you relocate, then model take-home pay per city on Jonzy.
Moving abroad changes where you may owe income tax. The answer depends on where you are tax resident, how long you stay, and treaties between your home country and destination.
Tax residence vs. visa status
A tourist or nomad visa does not automatically define tax residence. Many countries use a 183-day rule or centre-of-life tests. Some offer flat regimes for new residents; others tax worldwide income once you are resident.
Common pitfalls
Assuming zero tax abroad, missing filing obligations at home, and ignoring social-security contributions are frequent mistakes. US citizens remain subject to federal filing regardless of residence; other passports vary.
Model take-home by city
Jonzy Tax Estimator applies bundled tax brackets and typical remote-worker treatment per city so you can compare real take-home after rent and cost of living, not headline salary alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do relocators pay tax in the country they move to?
Sometimes. If you become tax resident there, you may owe local income tax on worldwide or local-source income depending on the country. Short stays often leave home-country rules in play.
What is the 183-day rule?
A common shorthand: spending more than 183 days in a country in a calendar year can trigger tax residence. It is not universal, some countries use other tests.
Can Jonzy calculate my tax bill?
Jonzy provides estimates based on catalog data and your job type for comparison purposes. It is not a substitute for professional tax advice.