In recent years, media has enticed U.S. families to relocate to Italy, highlighting its favorable tax regime and affordable lifestyle. Italy garnered significant attention for its Digital Nomad Visa Program and is now listed as a top retirement location.

However, the U.S. regime of global taxation, Italy’s forced heirship laws, different tax treatments, and the intricacies of cross-border treaties and tax present a myriad of important considerations. Here are a few issues to assess before moving to Italy...