The Tax Blog about Credits and Deductions for U.S. expats

Can a US Citizen Living Abroad Claim the Child Tax Credit?

Yes. A U.S. citizen living abroad can claim the Child Tax Credit for 2025 if the taxpayer and child meet the eligibility requirements. For...

Form 1116 allows U.S. expats to claim a Foreign Tax Credit for income taxes paid or accrued to another country. For most expats living in...

The foreign earned income exclusion is one of the most important tax provisions available to U.S. expats. It allows qualifying individuals...

If you're a U.S. expat living abroad, one of the most important tools available to reduce your U.S. tax bill is the foreign earned income...

As a US expat living abroad, the bona fide residence test can help you claim FEIE on your foreign earned income. To qualify as a bona fide...

The Foreign Tax Credit is almost always better than the Foreign Tax Deduction for U.S. expats with foreign income. Why? Because the credit...

Foreign earned income refers to income earned by U.S. citizens or resident aliens from working in a foreign country. This includes wages,...

If you're a US expat earning income abroad, it's important to understand the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) rules and eligibility...

On March 25th, 2020 congress passed a federal stimulus package named Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), worth...

Are you an American living and working abroad? Or maybe you are a Green Card holder who hasn't officially abandoned GC? If you are a U.S....

Tax Credits and Deductions are probably the most exciting part when preparing your tax return. They both help you save money by reducing...

Today we present you Mark’s story and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). Mark, a US citizen, recently moved to Ecuador and got a...