01/06/2020
2019 was another year of innovation and expansion for Bright!Tax, as we continue to evolve to ensure that our clients find filing US taxes from overseas as easy and intuitive an experience as possible. So, what’s new with US taxes for expats in 2020? Deadlines and extensions IRS deadlines in 2020 are the same as […]
01/02/2020
There are several routes to American citizenship, but the main one is that if you’re born in the US then you automatically become an American citizen. Some people are born in the US to foreign parents who may be there temporarily though, perhaps studying, on a temporary work assignment, or just on holiday. These families […]
12/30/2019
There are multiple situations in which the IRS levies tax penalties. Unfortunately, even innocent mistakes can come with hefty fines. Things like timely filing, accurate estimated tax payments, penalty relief, appeals, and the Streamlined Procedure can help you minimize penalties and interest. That said, it’s best to leave both strategy and execution to a tax professional.
12/19/2019
FATCA is the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, a 2010 US law that aimed to help prevent offshore tax evasion. The law has had many unintended consequences though, particularly for American expats all around the world. US tax rules for expats The American tax system is unusual in that it requires American expats to file […]
12/16/2019
Despite living abroad, American expats are required to file US taxes, reporting their worldwide income. When expats file, they can claim one (or in some cases multiple) IRS provisions to reduce their US tax bill, such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit. They also have to report their foreign business interests. […]
12/12/2019
American expats have to file US taxes the same as Americans who live in the states, reporting their worldwide income. This is because the US taxes based on citizenship, not on residence like most other countries. Many US expats assume that a tax treaty, paying foreign taxes, or only earning abroad prevent them from having […]
12/09/2019
Skyler Rutkowski is the latest winner of the Bright!Tax Global Scholar Award. The award is made biannually to exceptional young Americans who wish to study overseas. Skyler is the eighth recipient of the award, which was launched in 2016 by Bright!Tax, the world-leading expat tax services firm. Skyler is currently working towards a PHD in […]
12/09/2019
Because the US taxes based on citizenship, American expats have to file US taxes from abroad, reporting all of their global income. Many Americans also have to file foreign taxes too, depending on the rules in the country (or countries where they live). Americans also often have to report their foreign registered bank and investment […]
12/05/2019
If living abroad requires courage and mental fortitude, in return it rewards expats with the experience of a lifetime. Americans who live abroad still have to file US federal taxes though, reporting their global income. Many also have to file foreign taxes in the country where they live, and possibly US state taxes, too. This […]
11/28/2019
An estimated 700,000 British expats live in the US, and the majority have relocated to further their careers. When Brits move to the US for work, they often already have a work permit or Green Card. This places them within the US tax system. The US tax system has significant differences to, and is generally […]