Can I claim FEIE for remote work?
Remote workers abroad can claim the FEIE if they meet the physical presence or bona fide residence test. Learn the rules, limits, and common traps for 2026.
Yes, you can claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for remote work if you meet either the physical presence test or the bona fide residence test. The physical presence test requires 330 full days outside the US in a 12-month period, while the bona fide residence test requires establishing genuine residence in a foreign country. For 2026, the FEIE limit is $132,900 per person. The income must be earned income — wages, salaries, or self-employment income — and you must have a foreign tax home. Simply working remotely from a beach for three months does not qualify unless you meet the full test requirements.