TAX + TRAVEL HEADS UP (THIS WEEK)

If you’re overseas right now, this is one of those “save yourself a headache” posts.

U.S. tax season opens Monday…Jan 26, 2026.
If you’re the “I’ll deal with it later” type…later turns into chaos real quick.

FBAR reminder…if your foreign accounts ever went over $10K total at any point this year, don’t ignore it.

Set up your IRS Identity Protection PIN if your mail and addresses have been a mess overseas…this can save you from a brutal situation.

UK travel…ETA becomes a hard requirement starting Feb 25, 2026.
No ETA can mean no boarding…even for a layover.

Schengen…new tracking system rolling in now, fully in by April 10, 2026.
Don’t guess your days.

Comment where you’re playing right now and I’ll tell you what matters most for your situation.