02/03/2025
Double taxation is often one of US expats’ chief concerns before moving abroad. While living in a foreign country may mean paying taxes in two countries, there are ways to avoid this. US tax treaties are often one of the first methods expats think of, but unfortunately, Americans abroad typically don’t benefit from most of […]
03/23/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Kenya. Living in Kenya is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the business opportunities, the quality of life, the climate, and the countryside, wildlife, and beaches. As an American expatriate living in Kenya though, what exactly do […]
11/15/2024
Between the gorgeous weather, affordable cost of living, fascinating history and culture, and numerous visa options, it’s no surprise that Greece is becoming an increasingly popular US expat destination. Before moving there, of course, you’ll need to consider practical issues — like taxes in Greece. We know that it’s not always easy to find reliable, […]
07/21/2020
Living abroad is an incredible experience, however for Americans at least the expat experience can be a little bit tainted by still having to file US taxes from overseas. Because the US taxes based on citizenship rather than on residence, American expats are still required to file US taxes and declare their worldwide income wherever […]
03/23/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Iraq. Living in Iraq is an incredible experience for a number of reasons. Most Americans living in Iraq are working to support the US military or in the hydrocarbons industry. As an American expatriate living in Iraq though, what exactly do you need […]
03/23/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Luxembourg. Living in Luxembourg is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the charming architecture, and easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Luxembourg though, what exactly do you need to know […]
03/23/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Turkey. Living in Turkey is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the hospitable locals, the food, climate, and beaches, the proud culture, not to mention easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Turkey though, […]
07/21/2020
All Americans are required to file a US tax return and report their worldwide income wherever in the world they live. The US is nearly unique in requiring expats to file taxes. It is because the US has a citizenship-based taxation system,rather than a residence-based system like most countries. While many American expatriates aren’t […]
03/23/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Denmark. Living in Denmark is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the high-quality public services, the hygge, the culture, not to mention easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Denmark though, […]
09/03/2020
We’re immensely proud to announce that Bright!Tax has been named US Expat Tax Provider of the Year at the 2017 FEM EMMA Awards. The prestigious EMMA awards recognize the best firms working in the global mobility industry based on superior service and innovation. This year’s EMMA winners were announced on May 4th at an exclusive […]