02/25/2023
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 […]
02/25/2023
As the 2024 tax year approaches, the IRS has released its end-of-year notice regarding upcoming tax changes. US taxpayers abroad must pay particular attention to these updates, which is where we come in. Below, we summarize key updates for the 2024 tax year, which will impact your tax filing for the 2025 season. We also […]
02/25/2023
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 […]
02/03/2023
For Americans living abroad, US taxes may feel like an “out of sight, out of mind” type of situation. However, the US’s citizen-based taxation system means that all citizens and permanent residents must file a tax return, regardless of where they live. To make matters more complicated, living abroad often triggers additional tax requirements and […]
01/30/2023
Every year, the IRS publishes an Annual Report. This report functions as a report card of sorts, dutifully noting its accomplishments and challenges. In 2022, the IRS collected over $4.9 trillion in gross revenue to fund much of the federal government. These funds go to supporting federal infrastructures, including our national parks, air traffic control, […]
01/25/2023
Whether or not you intend to retire abroad, there’s one thing you can never be too careful with: how you save for retirement right now. Retirement accounts for expats require careful research and planning, and for Americans living abroad, there are special considerations to take into account. In your sunset years, you’ll want to have […]
01/21/2023
On December 30th, 2022, the IRS made an announcement concerning a delay in the temporary US Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) requirement associated with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, commonly referred to as FATCA. This announcement principally concerns a group called “accidental Americans.” Accidental Americans are Americans who have spent little to no time living […]
01/20/2023
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 […]
01/16/2023
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 […]
01/15/2023
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 […]