03/02/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Malaysia. Living in Malaysia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the climate, the freedom, and the variety of the different cultures. As an American expatriate living in Malaysia though, what exactly do you need to know […]
03/02/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Bermuda. Living in Bermuda is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the the friendly people, the warm climate, and the incredible beaches. As an American expatriate living in Bermuda though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US […]
08/10/2020
Because the US taxes based on citizenship rather then residence, just like Americans living stateside, expatriates are still required to file a US tax return if they earn over around $10,000, or just $400 of self-employment income. Similarly, they must declare and pay US taxes on their worldwide income, although there are several exclusions that […]
03/02/2021
It has been estimated that there are 4,000 Americans living in Nicaragua. Living in Nicaragua is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the quality of life, the friendly locals, the relaxed culture, and the beaches and landscapes. As an American expatriate living in Nicaragua though, what exactly do you need to know […]
03/02/2021
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in South Africa. Living in South Africa is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the cost of living, the friendly people, the economic stability, and the beaches, landscapes, and wildlife. As an American expatriate living in South Africa though, what exactly […]
05/31/2023
It has been estimated that there are 60,000 Americans living in Hong Kong. Living in Hong Kong is an amazing experience for a variety of reasons, including the culture, the sophistication, the quality of life, and the mountains and beaches just a stone’s throw from the city. As an American expatriate living in Hong Kong […]
07/04/2024
The US uses a citizenship-based taxation schema, which requires expats to file US taxes, reporting even foreign-earned income, as long as they’re US citizens. Fortunately, there are many exclusions and exemptions available to reduce US tax owed, often to $0. However, filing does become more complicated when foreign financial assets are involved, as these also […]
02/16/2021
Bright!Tax has partnered with Godiva Tax Services to offer a one stop shop US/Australian tax filing solution for US Expats living in Australia. Please contact us for further information. Americans living in Australia, or thinking about moving to Australia, have plenty of reasons to be happy: it’s a land of beautiful landscapes, interesting wildlife, and […]
03/15/2021
All Americans who earn over around $12,400 (in 2020, or just $400 of self-employment income, or just $5 for Americans married filing separately from a foreigner) are required to file a US federal tax return each year, no matter where in the world they live or where their income was sourced. This means that the […]
09/03/2020
The Bright!Tax Awards Committee is pleased to announce that Erin Moran has been awarded a Bright!Tax Global Scholar award. Erin is a postgraduate student working towards her PhD at University College London’s Institute of Education. Erin fended-off over 400 other applicants to claim the latest award. Erin’s journey is as ambitious as it is unique. […]