because talking taxes shouldn't be taxing
because talking taxes shouldn't be taxing
This One Hits Close to Home Over the past few years, I went through the long (and honestly, emotional) process of having my Italian citizenship recognized through jure sanguinis—citizenship by descent. It was something I’d been working toward for years, and finally receiving confirmation from Italy was incredibly meaningful. My great-grandparents immigrated from Abruzzo, so […]
Gaining Italian citizenship through descent (jure sanguinis) is more complicated than most people realize. It’s not as simple as saying, “I have an Italian grandmother, so I qualify.” If only it were that easy! Not only are the rules complex, but the Italian government keeps changing them—sometimes even mid-process. Last October, a new rule appeared
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This update to my original post is being written on March 29, 2025. Things could change (and most likely will) so this post is mainly trying to help keep people updated. As more attorneys weigh in, one law firm in Italy—Studio Legale Di Ruggiero in Salerno—has released a detailed review of the decree, and they
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I’m taking a break from taxes to share some news that came out of Italy today. I’ve talked with a number of accountants about this process, so I know there are a lot of us out there who will be affected. Big News for Italian Citizenship by Descent: What the New 2025 Decree Means for
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