05/22/2018
Japan is one of the most popular Asian destinations for US expats, with tens of thousands of Americans living there. Tokyo is a thrilling place to live. Its exotic, unique, modern meets traditional culture, its frenetic pace, the cuisine, and the incredible orderliness for such a big, crowded city all guarantee American expats in Tokyo […]
04/20/2018
(The following article first appeared at eurekawealthmanagement.com) If you are lucky enough to live overseas, you face unique challenges that are all too familiar. Putting a financial plan together may help reduce some of the uncertainty around your finances as you navigate your way through a foreign system. Whether retired or working abroad, you may […]
04/19/2018
Thanks to Germany’s consistently strong economy, Frankfurt is one of the most popular European cities for US expats, with tens of thousands Americans living there. Frankfurt is a great place to live. Its culture and nightlife, cuisine, high-quality public services, and great access to the rest of Germany (and indeed the rest of Europe) together […]
03/29/2018
With just two weeks to go until the first expat tax deadline in 2018, it’s a timely moment to look at the most important factors expats should consider when choosing an expat tax accountant. US Taxes for Expats All Americans abroad who earn over $10,000 (or just $400 of self-employment income) are required to file […]
02/19/2018
Montreal is the fifth most popular destination in the world for US expats, with an estimated 45,000 Americans living in the city. It’s easy to understand why. Montreal is a great place to live. Its culture and nightlife, infrastructure, cuisine, international mindset, and the high-quality free public services all serve to entice more Americans here […]
02/01/2018
Living abroad is an incredible and often life-changing experience. Americans living abroad are the new pioneers, venturing beyond the frontiers of the familiar to explore the wider world. At Bright!Tax, we talk to expats around the world every day, hearing their more often than not incredible stories of what they’re doing and how they came […]
01/18/2018
Paris is a premier destination for US expats in Europe, thanks to its world-class architecture, history, culture and cuisine.The US and France have long historical ties too, as the Statue of Liberty bears witness to.US expats living in Paris find themselves having to file both US taxes as a US citizen, and French taxes as a French […]
12/26/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Armenia. Living in Armenia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the climate, cuisine, and culture, and the quality of life. As an American expatriate living in Armenia though, what exactly do you need to know regarding […]
12/26/2017
Mexico is the most popular destination for US expats, and Yucatan is the most popular destination choice within Mexico. US expats living in Yucatan find themselves having to file both US taxes as a US citizens, and Mexican taxes as a Mexican resident though. Living in Yucatan is a great experience though.The climate, the exceptional […]
12/20/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Turkmenistan. Living in Turkmenistan is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the climate, cuisine, architecture and culture, and the quality of life. As an American expatriate living in Turkmenistan though, what exactly do you need to know […]