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Educational U.S. tax articles for Americans living abroad, including FBAR, FATCA, and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion topics.
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Tax Strategy
W-2 income from a US employer qualifies for the FEIE if you perform the work abroad. Here is the IRS rule most people get wrong, plus savings examples.
Tax Strategy
Most expat tax firms are call centers in Ohio. I could not find one that understood life abroad — so I started FileAbroad. PTIN holder. IRS e-file. Based in Cuenca.
Compliance
Missed the FBAR deadline? There is no official FBAR amnesty program. Learn how current IRS late-filing guidance, reasonable-cause analysis, and streamlined procedures fit together.
Country Guide
There is no comprehensive U.S.–Colombia income tax treaty. Learn what this means, how the TIEA differs, and where to find double-tax relief under U.S. domestic law.
Compliance
Missed FBAR filings? Current IRS guidance says to file late FBARs as soon as possible. Learn the filing steps, reasonable-cause factors, and when streamlined procedures may apply.
Compliance
The 2026 FBAR deadline is April 15 with an automatic extension to October 15 — no form required. $10,000 threshold, penalties, and how to catch up.
Tax Strategy
Use our free FEIE calculator to see how much the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion could save you. Step-by-step guide with examples for 2025 and 2026 tax years.
Tax Strategy
See when remote work performed abroad may qualify for the 2026 FEIE, the $132,900 limit, W-2 vs. contractor rules and the two residence tests.
Tax Strategy
A records-first guide to U.S.-dollar gain, Section 121, rental-use depreciation, foreign taxes, and sale-year reporting for U.S. taxpayers selling property in Ecuador.
Consultation first · Written scope
These answers cover the factors that usually determine your filing path: income, foreign accounts, forms, deadlines, and scope.