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The rapid growth of remote working allows people to explore far off lands and cultures without taking time off work, and it can also offer an opportunity to save money. Understanding tax implications is extremely important, not just from the financial implications, but legal as well.

Each country has different rules and tax rates to be aware of. For example, a higher tax rate in one of the desirable European cities may be worth trading for a no-tax island in the Caribbean, depending on your circumstances. There is a lot to know. For example, US citizens may be required to file a Foreign Bank Account Report with their tax return. Whatever your situation, it is always best to know before you go.

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Spousal Social Security Benefits: Can Your Foreign Spouse Claim?
October 29, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
A non-U.S. spouse can qualify for spousal Social Security benefits on a worker’s U.S. earnings record—even without a U.S. work history of their own. Receiving those benefits while living abroad requires a separate check of citizenship, residence, and overseas-payment rules. At Bright!Tax, we help Americans abroad understand the U.S. tax implications of retirement income. For […]
Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Does Your Business Still Need to File?
October 28, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
U.S.-formed companies no longer have to file beneficial ownership information reports with FinCEN. Certain foreign-formed companies registered to do business in the U.S., however, still have reporting obligations. At Bright!Tax, we help American business owners abroad make sense of their U.S. tax and reporting responsibilities. If you run a company across borders, the first BOIR […]
ITIN for Expats: Does Your Spouse or Dependent Need One?
October 27, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
An ITIN is a U.S. tax identification number for someone who needs one for federal tax purposes but isn’t eligible for a Social Security number. If you live abroad, your non-U.S. spouse or a dependent may need an ITIN to appear on your return or claim an eligible tax benefit. At Bright!Tax, we help Americans […]

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