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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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California Exit Tax: What Can the State Tax After You Move?
November 10, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
California doesn’t charge an exit tax just because you move. But if you keep renting out your Los Angeles condo, fly back to work in San Francisco, or exercise options you earned while working in the state, California can still tax that income. And if your move is temporary, you may still be a California […]
Double Taxation: Will You Pay Tax Twice as a U.S. Expat?
November 9, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
Paying income tax abroad doesn’t automatically mean you’ll pay U.S. tax on the same income. But it doesn’t get you out of filing a U.S. return, either. The Foreign Tax Credit, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, and tax treaties can all help, depending on what you earn and where it’s taxed. At Bright!Tax, we start […]
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: 2025 and 2026 Guide
November 6, 2026 by Katelynn Minott, CPA & CEO
Qualifying Americans abroad can exclude up to $130,000 of foreign earned income on a 2025 return and $132,900 for 2026. You claim it on Form 2555, need a tax home in a foreign country, and must meet either the Physical Presence Test or the Bona Fide Residence Test. At Bright!Tax, we help Americans abroad check […]

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