10/15/2020
With less than three weeks to go until the 2020 election, it’s time to take stock and have a look at the implications of the two outcomes for expats. It’s the strangest election year in living memory and perhaps ever, with the economy rocked by a global pandemic, social unrest across the country, and the […]
08/20/2020
The 2020 US Presidential Election has been overshadowed by the Coronavirus Pandemic this year, with campaigning limited compared to normal, so far at least. Taxes form an important aspect of both the Republican and Democratic party policy platforms. This year, the Democrats’ tax plans are relatively radical. In this article we look at what changes […]
07/27/2020
The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election unfolds amid a dynamic global landscape, reflecting significant political, social, and economic shifts. As the world adapts to these changes, American expatriates have crucial questions regarding their participation in this pivotal election. Here, we address these queries to ensure U.S. citizens abroad are well-prepared to cast their votes. What date […]
05/26/2020
The IRS has found an innovative answer to the question of how to deliver Coronavirus Relief Stimulus Payments to Americans, including expats, who haven’t provided details of a US bank account, in the form of a prepaid debit card. The Stimulus Payments, referred to as Economic Impact Payments (or EIPs by the IRS), were made available […]
05/18/2020
Expats were included in the provision for Americans to receive Stimulus Payments in the Coronavirus relief CARES Act that became law on March 27th. The Stimulus Payments are worth a maximum of $1,200 per adult, and $500 per dependent child. Spouses and dependants need to have a US social security number to qualify for the additional […]
05/12/2020
Stimulus Payments for Americans, including expats, were announced as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed on March 27th. The purpose of the Stimulus Payments is to provide financial assistance to Americans impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. As of Friday May 8th, the IRS had sent 595,548 CARES Act Stimulus Payments to […]
05/05/2020
The IRS introduced the Get My Payment tool in mid April to allow Americans to provide their US bank details and so receive a stimulus check by direct deposit rather than a mailed check. The tool is applicable for Americans who haven’t provided their US bank details in their 2018 or 2019 tax returns, and […]
05/04/2020
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act provides a one-time Stimulus Payment to Americans, including expats, based on certain criteria. The payment is intended to help those whose incomes have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak and the measures implemented by governments to limit its spread. In this article we look at how […]
04/29/2020
Bright!Tax, AARO, and Monte Silver invite you to a webinar covering updates and frequently asked questions on the Coronavirus Relief for American individual expats and expat small business owners. Two of the world’s leading US expat tax authorities, Bright!Tax Managing CPA and Partner Katelynn Minott, and world-famous US tax attorney Monte Silver, present. The webinar […]
04/27/2020
The CARES Act was passed in late March to provide assistance to American individuals and businesses negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. In the Act, assistance was granted to American individuals, including expats, in the form of a one-time stimulus payment. The maximum value of the payment is $1,200 per adult (so $2,400 for married […]