Why This Expat Mom Would Plan Her Italy Move Completely Differently
Video Overview & Insights
What does it really cost to raise a family in Italy as a US expat — financially, legally, and practically? In this episode, Danielle Shumway, an American expat mom of 4 who has lived in Milan since 2015, shares the full unfiltered picture with Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA.
If you're raising kids abroad or thinking about it, drop your biggest question below 👇 — schools, healthcare, taxes, or just surviving the move with small kids. We read every one.
Danielle breaks down Italy's expat tax incentive (and who actually qualifies), what happened when years of US tax returns went unfiled ($25,000 in legal fees to fix it), how Italian schools work for expat kids, and what she would do completely differently.
What you'll learn:
– How Italy's expat tax incentive works for US citizens moving to Italy
– What happens if you don't file US tax returns while living abroad (and how to fix it)
– The real cost of raising a family in Italy as an American
– How Italian schools work and what to expect for expat children
– How Italian healthcare compares for American families
– What 10 years in Milan actually taught her about expat life
If you're thinking about moving to Italy with your family, this episode gives you the honest financial and practical reality — not the highlight reel.
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