10/16/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Georgia. Living in Georgia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the quality of life, and the culture and countryside. As an American expatriate living in Georgia though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing […]
10/16/2017
All American expats who meet the minimum income thresholds (currently around $10,000 – though this may rise to nearer $12,000 if and when the Trump Tax Reform Plan is passed – or just $400 for self-employment income) are required to file US taxes reporting their worldwide income, wherever in the world they live. The IRS […]
10/12/2017
Tax season is upon us, and if you’re a US expat living abroad, you might be feeling the pressure to file your US tax return on time. But what if you need more time to gather your financial documents or navigate the complexities of international tax laws? The good news is, as a US expat, […]
10/11/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Uzbekistan. Living in Uzbekistan is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the quality of life, and the culture and cuisine. As an American expatriate living in Uzbekistan though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing […]
10/09/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Ethiopia. Living in Ethiopia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the climate and landscapes, the culture and the coffee. As an American expatriate living in Ethiopia though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing […]
10/09/2017
Americans living abroad still have to file a US tax return declaring their worldwide income, as well as meeting their host country tax rules. The good news is that there are several IRS exemptions, notably the Foreign Tax Credit and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, that help expats avoid double taxation, and that can be […]
10/05/2017
On 27th September 2017, the White House and Republican Congressional leaders released details of Trump’s proposed tax reform plan. So what do the new details mean for expats? Based on what we know so far, the proposed reform herald both good and bad news for Americans living abroad. The good news There’s plenty of good […]
10/05/2017
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. In this article, Nick Smith, founder at Godiva Tax Services, explains everything US expats need to know about filing an Australian tax return. US expats living overseas are required to file a […]
10/04/2017
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Latvia. Living in Latvia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the history, architecture, culture, and countryside, the quality of life, and having the rest of Europe on your doorstep. As an American expatriate living in Latvia though, what exactly […]
10/02/2017
Living abroad is the adventure of a lifetime, however American expats are still required to file a US tax return reporting their worldwide income, as well as complying with the tax rules in their country of residence. Furthermore, there are extra US tax filing requirements that only apply to expats, such as filing an FBAR, […]