Coronavirus: Living in Milan
Dear Easy Milano Readers, The public ordinance in Lombardy has imposed school closures and suspensions of cultural activities. Although public opinion may believe the measures are extreme, it is wise ...
US Voters Start Now: 2020 Primary Election / Caucus Voting Checklist
Start Now: 2020 Primary Election / Caucus Voting ChecklistBeing an active voter means never taking your rights or your current status on the voter roll for granted. Choosing which candidate is your pa...
Cooking with Laurel Evans
Easy Milano had a quick chat with Laurel Evans, American foodie who’s been busy cooking up American treats in Milan since 2004. Evans a seventh generation Texan, followed her curiosity across the Unit...
A Male Au Pair in Milan
With it being my last week in Milan, it allows me to reflect upon my time here. I came to Milan to be an au pair to a bilingual family, Italian father and American mother. Even though I would be consi...
U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad – Automatic 6 Month Extension of Time to File
If you are not able to file your return by the due date, you generally can get an automatic 6-month extension of time to file. To get this automatic extension, you must file Form 4868. Or, you can fil...
Italy 101: Understanding the Housing Market
The housing market in Italy is very different from other markets and many aspects of it often surprise foreigners relocating here. In order to fully understand how it works, and to avoid any unpleasan...
Filing Taxes for U.S. Citizens: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
“If you live abroad…you must submit a Form 8938 for foreign financial assets over a certain threshold” The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is an important development in U.S. efforts to com...
Italy: Making a Living & How to Do it!
When I first moved to Italy back in 1988, the employment situation and business landscape were very different, many opportunities that exist today, simply did not back then. Technology and the global ...
Is an Overseas Assignment Right for You?
The allure of an overseas assignment can be very appealing to some individuals, especially for certain destinations that are very sought after, such as London. However, it is wise to note, that some o...
Expats: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
Expats come in every color and stripe, and each one has a unique story to tell, an individual set of circumstances and a reason that brought them here. It may be a job, a spouse’s job, a relationship,...
