12/17/2021
The Bright!Tax Awards Committee is proud to announce that Natalie Heath has become the twelfth recipient of the Bright!Tax Global Scholar Award. The Award is a biannual scholarship for ambitious, inspirational young Americans who are studying overseas. Bright!Tax is the leading provider of US tax services for the 10 million Americans living abroad. Bright!Tax founder […]
02/02/2025
A move abroad doesn’t relieve Americans of their United States tax obligations, but it does frequently qualify them for major tax breaks. In fact, leveraging the right tax exclusions, credits, and deductions often allows expats to reduce — or even completely erase — their US tax bill. Among these key expat tax breaks is the […]
12/06/2023
Considerations around taxes in Colombia for foreigners are hardly top of mind when expats move there — and between its beautiful beaches, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, it’s not hard to see why. Of course, taxes are an inescapable part of life for everyone, but especially US citizens and permanent residents. Before moving, […]
04/30/2025
The Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) — aka FinCEN Form 114 — is a widely misunderstood reporting obligation. Unfortunately, failing to file it when required can lead to severe consequences. Whether you’ll be filing for the first time ever or just want to brush up on your knowledge, we’re here to help. Below, we’ll dive […]
02/24/2025
While living in Portugal can seem like a dream — the gorgeous beaches, the pleasant climate, the rich culture — it’s important to consider practical matters, too. Given how much it can impact your finances, one of the chief items worth looking into is taxes in Portugal for expats. In addition to being subject to […]
01/25/2025
In recent years, Dubai has become a global hub for entrepreneurs and business, in no small part because taxes in Dubai are minimal. The business-friendly tax laws in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — where Dubai is located — include no personal income taxes, no capital gains taxes, and low corporate taxes. On top of […]
10/04/2022
There are an estimated 40,000 Americans living in Saudi Arabia. Living in Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly an incredible experience for lots of reasons – the culture, the beaches, the food, and the crazy driving, to name but a few. As an American expatriate living in Saudi Arabia though, what exactly do you need to know […]
10/04/2022
There are an estimated 26,000 Americans living in Singapore. Living in Singapore is a fantastic experience for a variety of reasons – great night life, public transport, schools and healthcare, it’s safe and friendly, and the rest of Asia is on your doorstep. As an American expatriate living in Singapore though, what exactly do you […]
10/04/2022
There are an estimated 20,000 Americans living in Thailand. Living in Thailand is an incredible experience for a variety of reasons – the culture, climate, cuisine, the friendly people, and low cost of living to name but a few. As an American expatriate living in Thailand though, what exactly do you need to know regarding […]
10/04/2022
There are an estimated 105,000 Americans living in the Philippines Living in the Philippines is an incredible experience for a variety of reasons – the climate, the people, the food, the culture, and the beaches, to name but a few. As an American expatriate living in the Philippines though, what exactly do you need to […]