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Expat Tax Essentials

The expat tax basics you need all in one place including money-saving advice with deductions, exclusions and credits. Expat qualifications and filing requirements at your fingertips.  
Expat Tax Essentials
Self employment taxes
How to Report Foreign Self-Employment Income
What Are the 2025 Tax Year Deadlines for American Expats? 
feie vs ftc
FEIE vs FTC: Which Expat Tax Strategy Saves You More Money? 
State taxation
Do Expats Pay State Taxes? Complete Guide for Americans Abroad (2025) 
filing late taxes
What Happens When You File Late Taxes as a US Expat: Penalties, Extensions & Solutions 
Never filed taxes
Never Filed Taxes as an American Expat: Your Complete Guide to Getting Back on Track 
Woman happy about understanding FEIE
How to Claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in 2025
Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Tax Rules and Reporting Requirements
2025 US expat tax guide showing rules and exclusions for Americans living abroad
2025 US Expat Tax Guide: Rules, Obligations & Exclusions Explained
Why Do I Have to Pay U.S. Taxes If I Live Abroad? 
US Taxes on Foreign Property: Buying & Selling Real Estate Abroad 
US exit tax
US Exit Tax: Who Pays & How Much It Costs to Renounce 
Foreign gift tax
Foreign Gift Tax: Reporting Rules & Exemptions Explained 
key forms for us expats
US Tax Forms for Expats: What You Need to File
foreign tax credit
Foreign Tax Credit: How Expats Can Reduce US Taxes
Child Tax Credit for Expats: What You Need to Know 
Foreign contractors
Do Overseas Contractors Pay Taxes? A Guide for Expats
Streamlined filing procedures
Streamlined Filing Procedures: How to Catch Up on Taxes 
tax extensions
Expat Tax Extensions: A Guide for Americans Living Abroad
social security
Do Expats Get Social Security?
Foreign exchange rates
What Is the IRS Foreign Exchange Rate for Americans Living Abroad?
tax home
Determine If You Have a Tax Home in a Foreign Country
How to Change Your State Residency While Living Abroad
The Bona Fide Residence Test: What It’s for and How To Qualify
Citizenship-Based Taxation versus Residency-Based Taxation
Citizenship-Based Taxation versus Residency-Based Taxation
Bona Fide Residence vs. Physical Presence Test
How Do Totalization Agreements Affect Your Expat Taxes? 
When You’ve Moved: Mid-Year Taxes
What Is the Physical Presence Test?
What Is Double Taxation—and How Can Expats Avoid It? 
US Expat Tax Deductions and Credits
Can I Contribute to Social Security From Overseas?
Do Expats Pay into Social Security? 
What Is the Foreign Housing Exclusion? A Guide for Expats
Do I Need an ITIN and How Do I Obtain One?
Understanding US Tax Treaty Benefits: A Guide for Expats 
Enrolled agent vs cpa
Enrolled Agent vs. CPA (What’s the Difference?)
moving-abroad-guide-2025
US Expat Guide to Moving Abroad: 2025 Edition
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Foreign Inheritance?
Renouncing US Citizenship: Cost & Tax Obligations
Earned vs. Unearned Income (Difference Explained)
Can I Still File My Taxes Without a W-2? 
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