10/05/2025
As an American expat, balancing your adventurous life with the practicalities of tax season is crucial. As 2025 unfolds, Bright!Tax is here to simplify the US tax process for you. This guide is your essential companion for the 2024 tax season, packed with all the key dates and insights to navigate your tax responsibilities with […]
11/17/2025
With the 2025 tax year just around the corner, changes to the US tax code are on the way. Some updates, income tax bracket adjustments, are pertinent to all Americans. However, several — like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) threshold increase — are particularly relevant for expats. While it’s important to stay on top […]
10/05/2025
There are times in life when family members exchange generous gifts with one another, such as during weddings, estate planning, or celebrations of life. However, while the focus may be on the act of giving or receiving foreign property, it is important to be aware of the tax implications that come along with it. These […]
11/17/2025
For some Americans moving abroad, filing taxes as an expat is the furthest thing from your mind. On the other hand, other Americans may already be researching how to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in preparation for their big move (more on this shortly!). No matter where you fall on the spectrum of preparedness […]
10/05/2025
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 […]
10/05/2025
It may be a toy for a niece you’re doting on. A handbag for a special someone. Or a gift certificate for your child. And other times, it may be a ranch in Texas or a beach bungalow in Hawaii that you plan to gift to your foreign spouse. Whatever it is, that happy season […]
10/05/2025
If you are a US citizen living abroad, you will need to file your income tax return on Form 1040 based on your worldwide income. And to file this, you’ll usually need a Social Security Number (SSN). An SSN is the most common type of tax identification number. But hold on. What happens if you […]
10/05/2025
Taxes are tricky for US expats — in addition to the complications that come along with earning income abroad, tactical challenges like accessing your tax records, viewing your balance, and making payments are made that much harder when you can’t easily receive mail from or make calls to the US. Fortunately, the availability of IRS […]
11/17/2025
IRS provisions like the Foreign Housing Exclusion often aren’t the first thing US expats think about when moving overseas, but they should be! All US citizens and permanent residents are required to file a federal US tax return every year, even if they live and pay taxes outside the US. While this is a hassle, […]
10/05/2025
Aargh! It’s time to start thinking about taxes again. The end of the year should be a period of celebration – popping off the champagne cork and ringing in a new year. But for US expats, the end of the year often comes with apprehension and a lot of anxiety. While filing taxes should be […]