When Americans abroad ask whether they qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, the 330-day rule usually enters the conversation fast. The IRS calls this the physical presence test. You meet it if you are physically present in a foreign country or countries for 330 full days during a period of 12 consecutive months. That…
If you want to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Form 2555 plays a central role in your expat tax return. Many Americans abroad hear about FEIE and assume the exclusion happens automatically once they live overseas. It does not. You generally claim the foreign earned income exclusion, and any related housing exclusion or deduction,…
For Americans living abroad, tax season often starts with one big question: do you need to file by April 15 or June 15? The answer is that both dates matter. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living overseas on the regular due date, the IRS generally gives you an automatic 2-month extension…
Yes, Americans abroad can still claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in 2026 if they qualify. For 2025 tax returns filed in 2026, the maximum FEIE is $130,000 per qualifying person. In other words, you can exclude up to the lesser of your foreign earned income or $130,000. That sounds simple, but many expats misread…
For Americans living abroad, one of the biggest tax season questions is simple: do you need to file by April 15 or June 15? The answer is that both dates can matter. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living overseas on the regular due date, you may qualify for an automatic 2-month…
If you were forced to leave a foreign country in 2025 due to war, civil unrest, or unsafe conditions, you may still qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) even if you did not meet the standard time requirements. Under Revenue Procedure 2026-16, the IRS officially waived the physical presence and bona fide residence…
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