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Form 2555
12 resources covering form 2555 for Americans living or filing abroad.
Form 2555 Physical Presence Test: Day Counting Errors
A records-first guide to form 2555 physical presence test: day counting errors, including the questions to classify, documents to gather, related U.S. forms, and when a written scope helps.
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.
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.
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.
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.