Greece Flat 7% Tax Rate for Foreign Retirees: Overview
Greece offers foreign retirees a flat 7% tax rate on foreign-sourced income for up to 15 years under its retirement tax regime.
The IRS removed its Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures webpage on July 1, 2026, without issuing a formal announcement or explanation. The procedure had provided a path for taxpayers to submit late FBAR filings without penalty under certain conditions.
Greece offers foreign retirees a flat 7% tax rate on foreign-sourced income for up to 15 years under its retirement tax regime.
A small number of jurisdictions remain outside the Common Reporting Standard's automatic exchange of financial information. The article identifies these countries and outlines residency or citizenship pathways available in each.
USCIS has opened a new Atlanta Asylum Office to handle affirmative asylum interviews for applicants in Georgia and Alabama. Starting July 8, 2026, applicants under this office's jurisdiction will be scheduled at one of three interview locations.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a 358-page proposed rule for the EB-5 investor visa program, establishing a $1.4 million investment tier, a two-year capital commitment requirement, and a sanctions enforcement regime for regional centers.
US-source dividends are subject to a 30% withholding tax regardless of where the recipient resides, including in zero-income-tax jurisdictions like Monaco and Dubai. Countries with lower headline tax rates but active US tax treaties may result in a lower effective tax rate on such income.
Forbes has released a list of the 250 most successful living immigrants in the United States, timed to coincide with the country's 250th anniversary. A Forbes senior editor co-edited the list and discussed the methodology behind its selection.
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a determination expanding its waiver authority to expedite border barrier construction in Texas's Big Bend Sector. The notice amends a February 17, 2026 determination and waives additional legal requirements to facilitate rapid construction activities.
Turkey provides a 20-year tax exemption for certain property investments in Istanbul, which can also qualify investors for a fast-track citizenship route. Istanbul's serviced apartment market is cited as one vehicle for meeting the investment threshold.