Oct 1, 2018 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
While all Americans are taxed in their worldwide income regardless where they reside, they also have Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to reduce the tax burden. And this is what our today’s tax infographic is about. In 2018 you can eliminate up to $104,100 of...
Aug 9, 2018 | Credits and deductions
Is it better to use Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) or Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) when filing US expat taxes? When the Foreign Tax Credit allows one to reduce their tax owing to zero, we usually choose it. It’s a better option compared to the Foreign Earned...
Jul 23, 2018 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
U.S. expats can use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to reduce taxable income. And if you did you research on this topic, then you probably heard about tests to pass. American abroad has to qualify for one of the two tests. Today we explain what you need to pass...
Jul 18, 2018 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
Today we want to talk about Bona Fide Residence Test, which one shall pass to qualify for FEIE. Are you an American abroad and you earn more than $10,000 USD a year? Then you are required to file U.S. federal tax return. If this is news to you, then you probably...
Jul 13, 2018 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
Do you want to take advantage of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, the Foreign Housing Exclusion or the Foreign Housing Deduction? As a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder living abroad, you still need to file annual U.S. federal tax returns. There are many different...
Jun 1, 2018 | Credits and deductions
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. person for tax purposes, you may need to file a U.S. tax return. Basically, you have to file an IRS Form 1040 for the...