The IRS rules for expats are complex, but they don't have to be confusing. These guides cover every major topic — from the FEIE and Foreign Tax Credit to FBAR reporting and catching up on missed filings.
Each guide is written to give you a complete picture — not just the basics, but the nuance that actually matters when you're filing from abroad.
Exclude up to $130,000 of foreign earnings from U.S. tax. Learn the physical presence and bona fide residence tests, what income qualifies, the housing exclusion, and the mistakes that cost 🇺🇸 Americans abroad real money.
The single most important decision in expat tax planning. Compare the two main strategies side by side — when the FEIE wins, when the FTC wins, and how to model your own situation before you file.
Foreign bank accounts above $10,000 trigger FBAR filing. FATCA adds Form 8938 for higher thresholds. Understand both requirements, the differences between them, and the severe penalties for non-compliance.
Behind on your U.S. taxes as an expat? The IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures let most non-willful filers catch up with no penalties. This guide covers eligibility, what to file, and how the process works.
🇺🇸 Americans abroad get an automatic 2-month extension to June 15 — but that only extends the filing deadline, not payment. Learn all the key deadlines, how to request further extensions to October 15 and beyond, and the FBAR deadline.
FEIE vs FTC decision framework, FBAR checklist, country cheat sheets, and software comparison. Updated for 2025.