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John, an American entrepreneur, saw Portugal not just as a scenic backdrop but as a land of opportunity for his business ventures. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to delve deep into the intricacies of US taxation for expatriates, a realm fraught with complexities and potential pitfalls. While he was adept at managing the operational aspects […]

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 […]

United States Expats: Did you receive your three COVID-19 stimulus payments from the IRS? If not, you could be eligible to claim up to $3,400, but you need to act soon. Important context: The stimulus checks relate to the federal government’s initiative to offer some financial relief to individuals and families in the wake of […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Bright!Tax Global Scholar Initiative was founded in 2016 to enable exceptional young Americans to further their studies abroad. Living abroad is a golden opportunity to broaden our horizons by immersing ourselves in another culture, far from the familiarity and security of our homes, families and friends. More often than not, it is life-changing. Bright!Tax […]

Bright!Tax CDO, partner, and Senior Managing CPA Allyson Lindsey has been recognized for her extraordinary contribution to the accounting profession by being named a Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA) 2021 Women to Watch Emerging Leader. The award will be presented to Mrs. Lindsey at the 2021 Women to Watch Awards, part of the 2021 Women’s […]

The Bright!Tax Awards Committee is proud to announce that Calev Isaacson is the latest recipient of the Global Scholar Award. The Awards Committee found Calev’s story and ambitions inspirational. He grew up in Arizona, where his father’s family had emigrated to from war-torn Europe in the 1940s. His mother’s family meanwhile were originally Mexican. Calev […]

The Bright!Tax Awards Committee is pleased to announce that Olivia Cunningham is the latest recipient of the prestigious Global Scholar Award for Americans studying abroad. Olivia originally hails from Boston, however since undertaking a study abroad opportunity in her senior year of high school, she has been embracing life abroad. She completed her undergraduate degree […]

David Miller is the first recipient of the Bright!Tax Global Scholar Award in 2020. Bright!Tax is the leading provider of US tax services for Americans living abroad. With expat clients in over 190 countries, Bright!Tax is keenly aware of the benefits of living abroad, and how the over 9 million US expats are both the new American […]