12/15/2025
Many aspects of filing US taxes change drastically when living abroad. However, if you continue to work for an American company abroad as a W-2 employee, one thing will remain consistent: Filing an annual US tax return to report your income. Navigating the realm of expat taxation can be a perplexing journey. For example, even […]
11/17/2025
Between the exquisite food, the rich history and culture, and the diverse landscapes — from big cities to seaside villages to rolling hills — who hasn’t dreamed of packing it all up and moving to Italy? Thanks to the rapid growth of remote work in recent years, that dream is more achievable than ever. Of […]
10/06/2025
The Bright!Tax Global Scholar Initiative was founded in 2016 to enable exceptional young Americans to further their studies abroad. Living abroad is a golden opportunity to broaden our horizons by immersing ourselves in another culture, far from the familiarity and security of our homes, families and friends. More often than not, it is life-changing. Bright!Tax […]
10/06/2025
Switzerland is renowned for its natural beauty, high quality of life, and multilingualism – the country has four official languages! Additionally, nearly one-third of the 8.8 million people who call the country home were born abroad. Many foreigners who move to Switzerland are drawn by strong financial prospects, including Americans. However, US citizens living in […]
10/06/2025
There are an estimated 184,000 Americans living in Israel. There are many great reasons for living in Israel – faith, heritage, history, culture, and the amazing beaches to name but a few. As an American expatriate living in Israel though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US expat (and Israeli) taxes? All […]
10/06/2025
From the world-renowned food and wine to the relaxed pace of life to the more affordable cost of living, there are many reasons that moving to France is appealing to Americans, yet French taxes give many pause. Many Americans choose to move to France to study, work, join a loved one, retire, or for some […]
10/06/2025
A Foreign Bank Account Report or FBAR is a filing requirement for Americans with overseas registered financial accounts. The FBAR filing requirement was introduced as part of the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act, and it was intended to reduce offshore tax evasion by resident Americans. Many Americans living abroad fall into the same net: even if their foreign […]
10/06/2025
From the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to the bamboo forests near Kyoto to the world-renowned street food of Osaka, there’s no shortage of fascinating places in Japan. And with a lower cost of living than the US, it’s no wonder that tens of thousands of Americans have chosen to move to Japan. While living […]
11/17/2025
The tax rate in the Netherlands is a frequent topic among Americans researching the implications of relocating to Holland. There’s already a lot to love about the well-located country, including its quaint, bikeable cities, and excellent public transportation and education infrastructure. However, delving into the logistical and financial details of living in the Netherlands as […]
11/17/2025
The food, the weather, the lively culture, the low cost of living, the ability to immerse yourself in Spanish… with all of the advantages of living in Mexico, it’s no wonder that more and more Americans are moving there. Along with all of the advantages, though, it can complicate your taxes a bit. However, as […]