Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this blog, my editorial approach, and what I cover. For specific topic questions, browse the blog or use the search bar.
Important: Nothing on this blog is financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. I write from personal experience and public sources. You are responsible for your own decisions. When stakes are high, consult a licensed professional in your country.
About the blog
What is this blog?
This is the personal blog of Vasily Vitalyev. I write about cross-border tax, personal finance for global citizens, and the practical realities of building a business and a life across borders.
Who are you?
I’m CTO at CelluNous, a mobile company. I’m also a business advisor for Taixable, a cross-border tax planning platform. My day job is technology; cross-border tax is something I’ve worked through extensively in my own life and write about as a practitioner, not as a licensed advisor.
Are you a licensed tax advisor in my country?
No. I am not a tax advisor, accountant, lawyer, or financial planner in any jurisdiction. Nothing I write is professional advice for your specific situation. For decisions that materially affect your taxes, your money, or your residency, you should talk to a licensed professional in the relevant country.
About Taixable
Why do you mention Taixable on this blog?
I’m a business advisor for Taixable, so I’m transparent about the connection. The platform fits the kind of questions this blog covers: cross-border tax modeling. I link to it when it’s the right tool for the situation in the post. I link to other tools (Wise, IRS publications, country-specific guidance, etc.) when those are the better fit.
Are you paid to promote Taixable?
I have an advisory relationship with the company, which I disclose. I do not get paid per click or per signup from this blog. If a post links to Taixable, it’s because I think the platform is genuinely useful for the situation in the post.
What does Taixable actually do?
Taixable lets you model your cross-border tax outcome before you make a decision — for example, before relocating, before taking a foreign job, before exercising stock options across countries. The platform is built around a Validated Rules Model: every rule is sourced and reviewed before it’s used in a calculation. It’s not a substitute for filing your taxes or for getting professional advice on a complex situation.
Editorial approach
How do you decide what to write about?
I write about questions I’ve had to answer for myself, questions that come up repeatedly in conversations I have, or topics where the existing online writing is misleading or oversimplified. If I can’t find a clear, honest article on a topic that affects me, I write one.
Do you fact-check your posts?
I cite primary sources where I can. For specific tax rules, I link to the official source. For lived-experience claims (e.g., “opening a bank account in country X took two weeks”), I’m describing my own experience, which may not match yours. When tax rules change, I try to update older posts but I can’t guarantee everything stays current — always verify against the official source for your situation.
Do you accept guest posts?
Generally no. Two trusted collaborators (Sarah Chen and Marcus Holloway) write occasional posts under pseudonymous bylines on topics close to their experience. Beyond that, this is a personal blog and I don’t accept outside submissions.
Contact
How can I get in touch?
See the contact page for ways to reach me. I read everything but can’t always respond individually.
Can I ask you a personal tax question?
Please don’t. I’m not a tax advisor and I shouldn’t be giving advice on your specific situation. For real questions about your taxes, hire a licensed professional in your country.