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FEIE Calculator: Estimate Your Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Savings
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.
FEIE for Remote Workers & Contractors Living Abroad: Save $20,000+ in Taxes
Working remotely for a US company from Ecuador, Mexico, or anywhere abroad? The FEIE can eliminate your federal income tax. Here's how it works for W-2 employees and 1099 contractors.
FEIE vs. Foreign Tax Credit 2026: Which One Saves You More? (5 Real Scenarios)
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) lets you exclude $132,900 in 2026. The Foreign Tax Credit offsets taxes dollar-for-dollar. We ran 5 real expat scenarios — freelancer in UAE, remote worker in Portugal, retiree in Ecuador, high earner in Germany — to show exactly which saves more.
Ecuador's Territorial Tax System: $0 Tax on Your Pension, Social Security & 401(k)
Ecuador only taxes income earned inside Ecuador — your US pension, Social Security, 401(k), and IRA withdrawals are 100% tax-free. How the territorial system works, what IS taxed, and a real example showing a retiree paying $0 to Ecuador on $60K/year.
Moving to Ecuador from the US: A Tax Planning Checklist
Planning a move to Ecuador? This pre-move tax checklist covers everything Americans need to handle before, during, and after relocating — from state taxes to FBAR to FEIE eligibility.
The AMT Trap: Why High Earners Using FEIE Get Surprise Tax Bills
If you earn over $200,000 abroad and use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, you may face the Alternative Minimum Tax. Here's how to avoid this expensive surprise.
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward: How to Use Excess Credits Strategically
If you paid more in foreign taxes than you can use this year, those excess credits don't disappear. Learn how the foreign tax credit carryforward works and how to plan strategically.
State Tax Obligations for Americans Abroad: Does Your State Still Tax You?
Moving abroad doesn't always end your state tax obligations. Learn which states continue to tax former residents and how to properly sever ties.