06/13/2024
This year, almost three-quarters of Americans said they planned to file their own taxes — either manually or with the help of tax preparation software. In some cases, this makes sense. If all of your income is W-2 income, you hold minimal assets, and you don’t mind putting in the effort, filing on your own […]
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 […]
05/24/2024
If you want to start a limited liability company (LLC) based in the United States while living abroad — or have just done so — you probably have questions about how taxes work. While filing taxes as an expat LLC owner can be complicated, it’s often well worth the effort. When you open an LLC, […]
05/24/2024
Running your own business as an expat is surely fulfilling, but when tax season approaches it can turn you into a bundle of nerves. Especially if you have a special business structure like an S corporation. An S corporation is basically a small business that gets some sweet tax perks. It’s like a regular corporation, […]
02/24/2025
From delicious cuisine to the affordable cost of living, laidback pace of life, and rich culture, there are many reasons Americans may want to retire in Italy. Fortunately for retirees — or anyone with enough passive income — a dedicated visa puts that goal well within reach. We’ve rounded up some of the most pertinent […]
02/04/2025
Tax season for expats is at its peak — there’s not much time left to get your documents in order. If you don’t have them all sorted out by now, you’re probably in a rush. But you know what they say — speed is the enemy of perfection. And when it comes to tax paperwork, […]
03/19/2025
Whether due to professional opportunities, a partner, or a desire to improve their French, many Americans dream of moving to France. Fortunately, there are many ways to move to this beautiful, culturally rich country. As a tax firm dedicated to expats with employees distributed worldwide, we know the intricacies of making a global move. Below, […]
03/19/2025
When tax season rolls around, many expats find themselves wondering: Should I do my own taxes? While it is possible to do taxes by yourself or with the help of tax preparation software, it’s not exactly ideal. The US tax code contains many complexities as is. Factor in expat status, and it gets all the […]
05/08/2024
It’s one of the most common questions among those evaluating business structures: What is a reasonable owner salary for an S corp? Knowing what a reasonable salary is — and how to determine one — is essential to reaping the benefits of S corp status. In the right circumstances, those benefits can be significant. Forming […]
03/19/2025
I can do my own taxes; why would I pay someone to do them for me? Have you ever said this but then regretted it? Don’t worry, we get it. People start out thinking — how hard can it actually be — then end up tangled in forms, calculations, and deadlines, horrified they might have […]