Bright!Tax US Expat Tax Blog

Citizenship Based Taxation – What US Expats Need to Know

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Expats are America’s global front-line ambassadors. Everyday, their actions and attitudes help shape others’ perceptions of the US and Americans. They are also the 21st century pioneers, forging opportunities and lives away from our shores and in the wider world. However far from the US they venture though, they remain in the strange situation of […]

Taxes in Belize: the US Expat’s Guide

If you want to move to a country with stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and world-class scuba diving and snorkeling sites, Belize might just be right for you. Belize offers natural beauty, adventure, and a much lower cost of living than many expat hotspots. And if that weren’t enough, taxes in Belize are fairly low, too. […]

What Sort of Accounts Do US Expats Have to Report in an FBAR?

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The US tax system is different to every other developed country’s, in that America taxes based on citizenship rather than on residence. That means that whereas most countries only tax residents (and non-residents who have income arising in the country), the US taxes all US citizens wherever in the world they live. This means that […]