A Cross-Border Finance & Tax Podcast To Filter Out The Noise

Hosted by Jane Mepham, CFP & Manasa Nadig, EA

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The International Money Café Podcast addresses the unique financial, tax, and life challenges faced by foreign-born individuals, foreign nationals on work visas, and U.S expats living outside the U.S.

Join us as we navigate the financial complexities, decode the challenges, and provide actionable strategies for thriving financially in a global landscape.

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Every episode gives you tips on pursuing your financial dream while staying tax-compliant, saving you hours of combing the Internet for information relevant to your situation!

EP 14: What is English for “FICA” Taxes?

Translating financial and tax Legalese into English in 10 minutes or less. In today's episode, we'll explain payroll taxes.

We'll describe the what, the why, and, more importantly, what you need to know.  We'll answer the question, "What are FICA taxes?".

We'll also discuss how these payroll taxes affect workers on nonimmigrant work visas. Depending on whether you are a nonresident for tax purposes, you may be exempt from FICA taxes.

We finally touch on totalization agreements for US tax residents overseas.

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Meet Your Hosts

Jane Mepham, CFP and
Manasa Nadig, EA

Jane Mepham, CFP®, and Manasa Nadig, EA, are leading experts revolutionizing cross-border financial and tax advice for green card holders, foreign-born U.S. citizens, foreign nationals on work visas, and U.S. expats.

Jane, the founder of Elgon Financial Advisors in Austin, TX, and Manasa, the founder of MN Tax & Business Services in Plymouth, MI, combine their extensive knowledge and personal experiences to provide invaluable insights on the podcast. 

Explore their journeys and expertise through their blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages.