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Escape Plan: Moving from the US to Italy (Without Losing Your Mind or Money)
Ready to trade the American grind for la dolce vita? Visit CaesarTheDay. com for bonus tools, region-by-region insights, and real-time updates—then dive into this step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to leave the U.S. behind and build a new life in Italy, minus the stress, financial missteps, or bureaucratic nightmares.
Unlike most relocation books that focus on what to do after you arrive, Escape Plan flips the process on its head—ensuring you properly exit the U.S., navigate the tax and financial complexities, and set yourself up for a smooth transition before you board the plane.
Inside, you’ll
A complete moving timeline—what to do 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, and 1 month before the move How to legally break U.S. state tax residency (especially for Californians)Financial planning for expats—banking, investments, Social Security, and retirement strategiesThe truth about visas and residency—including the Elective Residency Visa (ERV) and new Digital Nomad VisaNavigating Italian bureaucracy—without losing your patienceRenting vs. buying a home in Italy—and the hidden costs most expats don’t anticipateHow to move with kids (or pets!)—and what it really takes to adjustThe real cost of moving—detailed budget breakdowns for every expenseAvoiding expat traps—why €1 homes and Under the Tuscan Sun fantasies are often too good to be true Packed with real-life experience, expert research, and brutally honest insights, this book doesn’t sugarcoat the process—it empowers you with actionable strategies to make your dream of moving to Italy a reality.
If you’re serious about starting a new life in Italy, this is the guide you need.
Unlike most relocation books that focus on what to do after you arrive, Escape Plan flips the process on its head—ensuring you properly exit the U.S., navigate the tax and financial complexities, and set yourself up for a smooth transition before you board the plane.
Inside, you’ll
A complete moving timeline—what to do 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, and 1 month before the move How to legally break U.S. state tax residency (especially for Californians)Financial planning for expats—banking, investments, Social Security, and retirement strategiesThe truth about visas and residency—including the Elective Residency Visa (ERV) and new Digital Nomad VisaNavigating Italian bureaucracy—without losing your patienceRenting vs. buying a home in Italy—and the hidden costs most expats don’t anticipateHow to move with kids (or pets!)—and what it really takes to adjustThe real cost of moving—detailed budget breakdowns for every expenseAvoiding expat traps—why €1 homes and Under the Tuscan Sun fantasies are often too good to be true Packed with real-life experience, expert research, and brutally honest insights, this book doesn’t sugarcoat the process—it empowers you with actionable strategies to make your dream of moving to Italy a reality.
If you’re serious about starting a new life in Italy, this is the guide you need.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2025
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