Blog
Educational U.S. tax articles for Americans living abroad, including FBAR, FATCA, and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion topics.
284 resources found
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.
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
Form 8938 can require Americans abroad to report specified foreign financial assets when the applicable filing threshold is exceeded. Learn how the foreign-resident thresholds, asset rules, and FBAR differences work.
Compliance
FBAR and FATCA are separate U.S. reporting systems. FBAR tests reportable foreign financial accounts; FATCA (Form 8938) tests specified foreign financial assets. Learn how they differ and where the full comparison lives.
Compliance
Free File vs paid options, the June 15 automatic extension, FEIE and FBAR steps — a practical walkthrough for filing your US return from abroad.
Free inquiry · Written scope
These answers cover the factors that usually determine your filing path: income, foreign accounts, forms, deadlines, and scope.