08/21/2024
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 […]
06/25/2024
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 […]
05/15/2024
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 […]
12/20/2024
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 […]
12/14/2023
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 […]
02/04/2025
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 […]
03/08/2024
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 […]
12/17/2021
The Bright!Tax Awards Committee is proud to announce that Natalie Heath has become the twelfth recipient of the Bright!Tax Global Scholar Award. The Award is a biannual scholarship for ambitious, inspirational young Americans who are studying overseas. Bright!Tax is the leading provider of US tax services for the 10 million Americans living abroad. Bright!Tax founder […]
02/04/2022
Bright!Tax COO, partner, and Senior Managing CPA Katelynn Minott has been recognized for her groundbreaking contribution to the accounting profession with a 2021 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 award. The CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 Awards recognize thought leaders who are transforming the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, innovative thinking, and community outreach which […]