03/08/2017
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 […]
03/01/2017
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 […]
03/01/2017
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 […]
02/16/2017
The UK is one of the top destinations for Americans living abroad. With a common language, an interesting history and culture, and booming financial, tech and creative industries, there’s a lot for Americans to love about living in the UK. With the US dollar currently strong, it’s a good time to move to the UK, […]
01/16/2017
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. 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 […]
12/26/2016
Perhaps you’re already living in Mexico, or perhaps you’re thinking about moving there. Mexico certainly has plenty to recommend it, including beautiful landscapes and beaches, a fascinating culture, delicious food, and relaxed, friendly people. With the US dollar currently strong, it’s a good time to move to Mexico, so read on to find out what […]
11/29/2016
Perhaps you’re already living in Canada, or perhaps you’re either thinking about moving or you’ve just moved following the recent election. With the US dollar currently strong, it’s a good time for Americans to live in Canada, so read on to find out what you’ll need to know about filing your US tax return as […]
11/22/2016
Celebrating Thanksgiving abroad is an altogether different prospect, without the wider cultural participation, and potentially being unable to get hold of many of the most important Thanksgiving ingredients. Most Americans living abroad soldier on though, so to help all those resolute souls out there, here are our top 5 tips for American expats celebrating Thanksgiving […]
10/25/2016
Americans living abroad have been able to vote in absentia since 1975. Expats vote in the State where they last lived, but they do still have to register in good time to receive a ballot. According to a Pew Research Centre survey in July, the two most important election issues for Americans living stateside this […]
09/20/2016
1 – ‘Different’ attitudes towards customer service In the States, the customer is King (or Queen). And that’s how it should be of course. If someone wants your business, they should be very nice to you, otherwise you’ll take your business elsewhere. For some reason though, in many other countries shopkeepers and customer service representatives […]