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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
Sold a house or apartment in Ecuador? How the IRS treats the sale: Section 121 exclusion, depreciation recapture, plusvalia tax credit, and Form 8949.
Tax Strategy
FEIE vs FTC compared with 5 real scenarios. FEIE excludes $132,900 in 2026; FTC credits foreign taxes dollar-for-dollar. Tables and when to use each.
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
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.
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.
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