07/09/2020
The most frequent reasons that Americans move abroad are for a relationship, a career opportunity, or out of a sense of adventure. While living abroad is always an adventure, Americans moving abroad are required to continue filing US taxes. Filing from abroad is more complex than filing from the US though, as expats often have […]
07/06/2020
The IRS has released its latest Data Book, covering the period from October 1st 2018 to September 30th 2019. The 2019 Data Book reveals some interesting information about – and for – Americans living abroad. Taxes for Expats 101 The US has been taxing all American citizens worldwide since the Civil War, however it’s only […]
07/02/2020
If you’re wondering how to amend a tax return, don’t worry — you’re far from alone. Filing US taxes from abroad can be complex. It’s not uncommon for US expats to make errors, only to realize it after they’ve already submitted their return. Fortunately, that’s what an amended US individual income return (Form 1040-X) is […]
06/25/2020
Leading US tax attorney Monte Silver has been locked in a legal action with the IRS for over a year, in defense of American expats with a small business registered abroad. All American citizens, including expats, are required to file US taxes every year, reporting their worldwide income and their offshore financial accounts and businesses. […]
06/22/2020
David Miller is the first recipient of the Bright!Tax Global Scholar Award in 2020. Bright!Tax is the leading provider of US tax services for Americans living abroad. With expat clients in over 190 countries, Bright!Tax is keenly aware of the benefits of living abroad, and how the over 9 million US expats are both the new American […]
06/18/2020
Bright!Tax, The American Magazine, AARO, and Monte Silver invite you to a webinar covering last minute updates and frequently asked questions for the upcoming July 15th, 2020 US tax filing deadline. The American Magazine, first published in 1976, is the premier magazine for US expats in the UK. AARO is a leading US expat advocacy […]
06/15/2020
Living abroad is in many ways a pleasure and a privilege, however for American expats the experience is slightly marred by having to continue filing US taxes. This is because the US taxes based on citizenship, so all US expats (who meet minimum income requirements) have to file, reporting their worldwide income, even if they […]
06/11/2020
Nine million Americans live abroad, and expats employed by foreign firms in particular, often have foreign retirement accounts. Because the US tax system is based on citizenship, all US citizens, including expats, have to file a tax return to the IRS every year, reporting their worldwide income and assets. Foreign retirement plans often have tax benefits […]
06/04/2020
The IRS has announced that it will start accepting electronically filed amended tax returns this summer. Up until now, amended tax returns have had to be filed on paper by post, meaning a long processing time of 6-8 weeks under normal conditions (and probably longer in 2020, due to a reduced service during the Coronavirus […]
05/28/2020
The Streamlined Procedure is an IRS amnesty program that was introduced in its current form in 2014 to allow certain expats who aren’t compliant with their US tax filing to catch up without facing penalties. All American citizens and Green Card holders are required to file US taxes on their worldwide income. When they file, […]