Bright!Tax US Expat Tax Blog

How to Start a Business in Another Country — & Why to Consider It

Is There a Foreign Tax Credit Limit?

Starting a business overseas may seem daunting — but it can bring major benefits. For high-earning, self-employed American expats in particular, registering a US-based C corporation and a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) can lead to major savings on their US tax bill. Before you rush to file your articles of incorporation, though, you’ll want to […]

Bright!Tax Global Scholar: Meet Tyler Hoffman, The 2024 Award Winner

Bright!Tax Global Scholar: Meet Tyler Hoffman, The 2024 Award Winner

At Bright!Tax, we understand that living abroad offers a golden opportunity to broaden one’s horizons, immerse in new cultures, and embrace life-changing experiences. This belief is at the heart of our Bright!Tax Global Scholar initiative, founded in 2016 to support exceptional young students pursuing academic and cultural growth overseas. Since its start nearly 10 years […]

How to File an Extension for the June 15 Tax Deadline

June 15 US expat tax deadline

Americans who earn above a certain threshold — even those living abroad — must file a federal tax return each year. While Americans living within the US must file their return by April 15th, US expats have a June 15 tax deadline. Fortunately, those who need extra time can request an extension. While the time […]

How to Move an LLC to Another State: The Expat’s Guide

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Many small business owners with a US-registered limited liability company (LLC) choose to maintain it when moving abroad. After all, an LLC offers significant liability protection, allows you to choose alternative tax treatments, and may make it easier to work with US-based clients. But at some point, motivated by tax rates in the state your […]

Retire in Argentina: Visas, Healthcare, Taxes, & More

Argentina landscape

If you’re looking to spend your golden years in a safe, beautiful, and affordable country, you may want to retire in Argentina. A fascinating blend of South American and European cultures, Argentina has taken off in recent years not only as a vacation destination but also as a place to live. Digging beyond the surface-level […]

When Do Expats Need a Tax Preparer? 9 Common Scenarios

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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 […]