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32 resources covering feie for Americans living or filing abroad.
FEIE or Foreign Tax Credit: Questions to Ask First
A records-first guide to feie or foreign tax credit: questions to ask first, including the questions to classify, documents to gather, related U.S. forms, and when a written scope helps.
Physical Presence Test Travel Log: A Practical Workbook
A records-first guide to physical presence test travel log: a practical workbook, including the questions to classify, documents to gather, related U.S. forms, and when a written scope helps.
Best Countries for Digital Nomads: Why the Tax Answer Is Personal
A responsible way to compare digital-nomad destinations by tax residence, income tax, social charges, treaty, and U.S. filing—not by headline rates alone.
Digital Nomad Visas and U.S. Tax Implications
Why a digital nomad visa is an immigration permission, not a complete U.S. tax answer, and which residence, source, FEIE, FTC, and state records to keep.
Tax Deductions for Freelancers Living Abroad
A recordkeeping framework for business expenses, home office, travel, software, currency conversion, FEIE, and foreign tax credit issues for expat freelancers.
FEIE for Digital Nomads Moving Through Multiple Countries
How digital nomads should document physical presence, tax home, services, travel days, and foreign income when no single country is home all year.
Foreign Tax Credit in High-Tax Countries: What Expats Should Model
Learn why the Foreign Tax Credit often matters more than the FEIE in high-tax countries, and what income-source and limitation questions to model before filing.
IRAs Abroad: Contributions, FEIE, and Required Minimum Distributions
Learn how living abroad can affect IRA contributions, Roth conversions, and required minimum distributions, with the foreign-earned-income and reporting issues expats should review.
Married Filing Separately for Americans Abroad
When married filing separately may be considered by expat couples, and how it affects foreign-spouse elections, community property, credits, and reporting.
Roth Conversions While Living Abroad: What Expats Should Model
A Roth conversion can interact with the FEIE, foreign tax credit, state domicile, treaty rules, and local taxation. Review these issues before converting an IRA abroad.
Physical Presence Test for Digital Nomads
The Physical Presence Test requires 330 full days outside the US in a 12-month period. Learn day-counting methods, common mistakes, and how to track travel for digital nomads.
Bona Fide Residence Test: How to Prove Foreign Residency for the FEIE
The Bona Fide Residence Test is the second path to FEIE qualification. Learn the IRS factors, how to build evidence of foreign residency, and when this test is better than the Physical Presence Test.
FEIE Revocation and the 5-Year Lock: What Happens When You Switch Strategies
Revoking your FEIE election generally affects the next five tax years. Learn what the IRS says about revocation, re-election approval, and comparing FEIE with the Foreign Tax Credit before changing strategies.
FEIE Stacking Rule: Why High Earners Pay More Tax Than They Expect
The FEIE stacking rule pushes your non-excluded income into higher tax brackets. Learn how it works, calculate the real cost, and when the Foreign Tax Credit becomes the better choice for high-earning expats.
Foreign Housing Exclusion: How to Deduct Rent and Living Costs Abroad
The Foreign Housing Exclusion may cover qualifying employer-provided housing amounts for eligible expats. Learn the Form 2555 expense rules, annual location limits, and how the exclusion differs from the self-employed housing deduction.
Physical Presence Test: The 330-Day Rule for Expats Explained
Complete guide to the FEIE Physical Presence Test. Learn how to count days, track travel, choose your 12-month period, and avoid disqualifying mistakes that cost you the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
7 Countries Offering Tax Residency Without Living There — And the IRS Form Most Expats Forget to File
Malta, Cyprus, and others let you establish tax residency with minimal physical presence. But a residency certificate alone does not get you the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Here is what actually works.
FEIE for High Earners: When $130K Isn't Enough (2026)
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion caps at $130K. If you earn more, here's how relocating to Ecuador affects your US tax bill — and which visa gets you there.
Moved Abroad With Your LLC? You May Be Overpaying US Taxes
Most LLC owners who move abroad have never heard of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. How it works, what it saves, and why self-employment tax is the catch.
Amending Prior Returns to Claim the FEIE (2026)
Living abroad and paying US tax without the FEIE? You may be able to amend prior returns. Learn the Form 1040-X deadline, Form 2555 workflow, documentation, and limits on any refund claim.
S-Corp vs LLC Abroad: Why the FEIE Changes the Math
Standard tax advice says elect S-Corp to save on self-employment tax. But for expats claiming the FEIE, the math flips. Here's the real comparison with numbers.
US Expats in Mexico: FEIE, Rentals & Cross-Border Tax
Tax guide for Americans in Mexico: FEIE on W-2 and freelance income, US rental property rules, state tax traps, and real client savings.
Can You Claim the FEIE on W-2 Income? Yes — Here's How
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.
No U.S.–Colombia Income Tax Treaty: How to Map Double-Tax Relief
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.
Using the FEIE Calculator: Estimate Exclusion Eligibility
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.
Can Remote Workers Claim the FEIE? 2026 Rules & $132,900 Limit
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.
FEIE vs Foreign Tax Credit: 5 Expat Scenarios to Model Before Filing
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.
2026 FEIE Update: Maximum Exclusion Amount and Annual Rules
FEIE 2026 guide: the new $132,900 exclusion limit, who qualifies, and how to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion on Form 2555.
The AMT Trap: Why FEIE High Earners Get Surprise Tax Bills
Earning over $200,000 abroad with the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion? You may face the Alternative Minimum Tax. Here's how to avoid this expensive surprise.
Child Tax Credit for Expats in 2026: Amount, Refund & FEIE Rules
See the 2025 Child Tax Credit amount, refundable limit, qualifying-child rules and how claiming the FEIE may affect an expat family's credit.
U.S. Taxes for Americans Living in Ecuador: 2026 Guide
Everything Americans in Ecuador need to know about U.S. tax filing: FBAR for Ecuadorian bank accounts, FEIE eligibility, deadlines and tax planning.
Ecuador Visa Types and U.S. Tax Implications for Americans
How your Ecuador visa type affects your U.S. tax situation. Professional visa, rentista, investor visa, and FEIE eligibility explained.