08/19/2024
At Bright!Tax, we understand that living abroad offers a golden opportunity to broaden one’s horizons, immerse in new cultures, and embrace life-changing experiences. This belief is at the heart of our Bright!Tax Global Scholar initiative, founded in 2016 to support exceptional young students pursuing academic and cultural growth overseas. Since its start nearly 10 years […]
06/09/2024
At Bright!Tax, we believe in leveraging our resources to foster a brighter future. Through the Bright!Lights project, we channel our commitment to philanthropy by supporting initiatives that have a profound impact on global well-being, and connect to the values of our team or clients in some way. Bright!Lights is our attempt to create a ripple […]
04/19/2024
At Bright!Tax, we believe in leveraging our resources to foster a brighter future. Through our Bright!Lights project, we channel our commitment to philanthropy by supporting initiatives that not only promise innovation but also have a profound impact on global well-being. Each project under Bright!Lights is carefully selected to ensure that our contributions meaningfully advance community […]
01/11/2024
As we reflect on the close of 2023, it’s with immense gratitude and a sense of fulfillment that we at Bright!Tax share an exciting update for our ongoing philanthropic endeavor – Bright!Lights. Nestled in the heart of our vibrant global community, Argentina holds a special place as one of our main hubs. With a significant […]
12/13/2023
At Bright!Tax, we pride ourselves on our commitment to both our clients and our team. We’re dedicated to expertly managing US taxes for Americans abroad. We are also equally committed to the well-being of our team. Our journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep understanding of the complexities of international […]
07/27/2023
In today’s increasingly interconnected digital world, it’s natural to wonder if filing taxes online is safe for US expats. When we think about filing our taxes online, we seek efficiency, accuracy, and, most importantly, trustworthiness. However, recent developments have shown that not all tax preparation firms handle your sensitive data with the same degree of […]
02/03/2023
For Americans living abroad, US taxes may feel like an “out of sight, out of mind” type of situation. However, the US’s citizen-based taxation system means that all citizens and permanent residents must file a tax return, regardless of where they live. To make matters more complicated, living abroad often triggers additional tax requirements and […]
01/15/2023
Taxes for expats tend to be complicated, especially for US expats. If you’re a US citizen living abroad with questions about what the expat tax filing requirements are, you’re not alone. Some expats aren’t even aware they need to continue filing US tax returns while living overseas. Expatriate tax is a complicated realm for Americans […]
09/29/2022
A common slip-up that some American expats run into when moving to a new country is overlooking their US tax obligations. Yes, you read that right: even overseas, you must still file an annual US tax return to the IRS. In 2022, US expats worldwide filed around 1,821,583 tax returns. Other data indicates that many […]
01/13/2022
Registration for the 2022 Expats Virtual Financial Summit is now open! The four day summit, taking place from February 8-11, 2022, features presentations from some of the world’s leading authorities on a range of expat financial hot topics, including tax, financial planning and investing, cryptocurrency, voting, insurance, and international money transfer, all with a focus […]