Expatriation and Social Security

We are frequently asked about Social Security when a US citizen gives up citizenship. For non-residents of the United States, Social Security will be stopped after six months of absence. Social Security Administration (SSA) will reinstate payments once an individual...

Taxation of pensions from government service

Article 19 of the income tax treaty in force between New Zealand and the United States sets out which country gets taxing rights to pensions from government service. Not to be confused with social security benefits, which are only taxable in the source country (New...