US Tax Returns & Expats: Trump Effect 2019 Filing and Tax Issues Seminar
Join us Tuesday for a Tax Seminar with Tina Salandra CPA while we enjoy a wonderful Cena alla Siciliana. Please sign up here so that you can reserve your spot (first come first serve). When: Tuesday, May 29th Time: 7:30pm Where: I Siciliana, Via Servio Tullio, 10, 00187 Roma RM Cost: €45 per person includes full sit down dinner. […] Read More
Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information
U.S. Embassy Rome Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 4, 2017 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will […] Read More
Message from Simone Crolla, Managing Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy
Easy Milano ha rappresentato per 18 anni un punto di riferimento per la vasta comunità anglofona a Milano, fornendo un contributo importante ed un orientamento davvero prezioso per tutti i newcomers nella nostra città. Già dal nome “Easy Milano”, l’avventura editoriale di Amie e Aaron evoca un senso di accoglienza e di semplificazione della vita, […] Read More
Message from Elizabeth Lee Martinez, U.S. Consul General in Milan
Over the past two decades, the Consulate General of the United States in Milan and Easy Milano have cooperated on many events, with the common goal of strengthening the ties between the city and the American community. The Consulate and the Easy Milano team have worked side-by-side on the organization of election night galas, Fourth […] Read More
Thanksgiving Message from U.S. Consul General Elizabeth Lee Martinez
I am grateful for the opportunity to write this year’s Thanksgiving message to Easy Milano readers. As a recent arrival to Milan, this is a wonderful way for me to be able to reach out to new people, particularly around the holidays. We are looking forward to our first Italian Thanksgiving. I know from my […] Read More
Welcome to New US Ambassador, Lewis M. Eisenberg
Lewis M. Eisenberg of Florida is the new U.S. Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and the Republic of San Marino. He is a prominent American financier, investor, and philanthropist. As Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and a Founding Board Member of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, where he chaired […] Read More
Welcome to New US Consul General, Elizabeth Lee Martinez
Elizabeth Lee Martinez began her assignment in October 2017 as Consul General in Milan, covering northern Italy. She is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister Counselor. Before assuming her present duties Ms. Martinez served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Kingston, Jamaica from 2013 to 2016. Her previous […] Read More
Overseas Voting Registration in 2017
Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. TheFederal Voting […] Read More
What is the right language for your resume?
Some days ago, I found myself strenuously arguing for my view about the language that should be used when drawing a professional profile. My view is the following: whether we’re talking about a CV or a covering letter, your documents should be written in Italian first. Italy has its own culture and language; it hasn’t […] Read More
Thanksgiving Message from Ambassador Philip T. Reeker U.S. Consul General in Milan
Thanksgiving—that most American of holidays—is a time to reflect on the previous year, and to express gratitude. I start by being grateful for the annual opportunity to write a Thanksgiving message to Easy Milano readers! More broadly, from my office twelve floors above via Principe Amedeo, looking out on the ever-growing Milan skyline, I continue to […] Read More
Be an Active Voter: Vote in the 2016 U.S. Elections!
In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election officials by October 10. In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed […] Read More
Save thousands of dollars on your US expat taxes
Introduction to the Foreign Housing Exclusion There may be a deduction you haven’t heard of that can save you thousands of dollars on your US expat taxes. There are quite a few critical tax breaks which assist US Expats in reducing or completely eliminating their US income tax liability. There is one exclusion that doesn’t […] Read More
U.S. Income Tax Return Preparation
U.S. Income Tax Return Preparation and Advice for American Citizen Living in Italy Personal Income Tax Resident individuals are subject to a personal income tax, named IRPEF, on their worldwide income. Individuals carrying on a business or profession and/or partnerships are liable to IRAP which is not deductible from IRPEF. Non-resident individuals are subject to […] Read More
Voting in 2016 U.S. Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count everyabsentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. […] Read More
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
On December 4th2015, President Obama signed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) designed to provide funding for United States Federal transportation infrastructure improving roads, bridges, transit systems and rail transportation network. This five-year, $305 billion bill, effective January 2016, will be funded without increasing transportation fees instead it will require changes to passport rules and […] Read More
Thanksgiving message from Ambassador Philip T. Reeker U.S. Consul General in Milan
Dear Friends, Our most original American holiday, Thanksgiving, is a time for all of us to count our blessings. In this spirit, I must thank this exquisite city where we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the appointment of the first United States Consul General in Milan. For a century and a half Milan has […] Read More
Important Notice for US Passport Renewal
Due to the increased rate of exchange of the US dollar against the Euro, effective March 18th, 2015 there will be a change in passport fees paid in local currency. Fees for Adult Passports First adult passport or replacement for lost/ stolen/mutilated passport – $135.00 or the Euro equivalent Adult passport renewal – $110.00 or the […] Read More