Can anyone help assess a salary package for Abu Dhabi? Also, does anyone know about US tax laws for expats working abroad. Want to know if all aspects of salary package are taxed: Housing allowance, education, et al. Thanks!!
Hi Elizabeth, you haven't mentioned what the actual salary package is, so not sure whether it's a good one or not, but I suggest you look at our page on the Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi - it gives a breakdown of what you can expect to pay for goods and services in the emirate, as well as a general chart of prices. To learn more about emplyment packages in the UAE and general entitlements see Employment Packages in Abu Dhabi - this will help you assess the offer that you have been given and whether it's a good one. For information on US tax laws and how these will affect you see Q&A: American Expat Tax Returns and How to File a Tax Return as an American Living Abroad.
Hope this helps and good luck with your relocation to Abu Dhabi!
Hope this helps and good luck with your relocation to Abu Dhabi!