Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Physical Presence Test
Typically, to meet the physical presence test, you must reside in a foreign country or countries for a minimum of 330 full days during a 12-month period. Days can be counted spent abroad for any reason, as long as your tax home is in a foreign country. The 12-month period can start any day of…
How to Avoid Late Tax Payments and Fees
Filing by the deadline is essential and can save you money. The IRS charges interest for any balance left unpaid after the deadline, so if you miss the deadline not only will you be paying late fees, but you will also be paying extra interest. Filing by April is always a smart choice (or June…
How to Save More on Your Taxes
There are several ways that you can save money when filing your taxes depending on your individual circumstances. These include the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credit, and Foreign Housing Exclusion. The FEIE reduces your income by paying housing expenses. If you qualify and file on time, you can save big on your taxes. Most…
5 Tax Tips When Moving Abroad
Each state has their own policy for abroad taxation. Some U.S. states do not tax overseas (Florida, Nevada, Washington), while other states require tax filing while overseas (South Carolina, California, Virginia). Stay up to date on how your state handles expat taxes and adjust your plan accordingly. Want to learn more? Contact Expatriate Tax Returns. …
Expat Taxes for Dual Citizens
All United States citizens and green card holders must file taxes every year as written in U.S. law. Yet, many individuals are unaware that they need to file, usually because they are unaware of the law. Thankfully, due to United States policy dual citizens will not be double taxed. To start the filing process, you…
