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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
Model five expat tax scenarios before choosing FEIE or the Foreign Tax Credit. See how income level, foreign tax rates, housing costs, and self-employment change the result.
Tax Strategy
Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Portugal, Mexico, Thailand & more — compared on pension tax, Social Security treatment, cost of living & US treaties.
Ecuador
Pre-move tax checklist for Ecuador. State tax ties, FBAR setup, FEIE qualification, Ecuador tax ID and timeline. Expert guide for Americans moving to Ecuador.
Compliance
FATCA Form 8938 requires Americans abroad to report foreign assets above $200,000. Learn the thresholds, penalties, and how it differs from the FBAR.
Compliance
FBAR and FATCA both require reporting foreign accounts but have different thresholds, forms & agencies. Learn which applies to you and stay compliant in 2026.
Compliance
File a 2025 US tax return online from abroad. Compare Free File and paid options, understand the June 15 extension, and handle FEIE and FBAR steps.
Compliance
If your foreign accounts hit $10,000 for even one day, you likely must file. Miss it and the penalty starts at $10,000 per account. Here is how to check — and fix it before the IRS does.
Tax Strategy
Freelancing for U.S. clients while living abroad? Here's how to handle 1099 income, self-employment tax, and reporting requirements as an American expat.
Compliance
Complete guide to 2026 tax filing deadlines for U.S. expats. Know when to file your tax return, FBAR, FATCA forms, and how to request extensions.
Consultation first · Written scope
These answers cover the factors that usually determine your filing path: income, foreign accounts, forms, deadlines, and scope.