Happy Father’s Day from Expatriate Tax Returns

Today, we celebrate the superheroes in our lives—our dads. Thank you for your love, wisdom, and unwavering support.

Today, we celebrate the superheroes in our lives—our dads. Thank you for your love, wisdom, and unwavering support.
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…
Expats are not exempt from U.S. tax returns! Living overseas does not exempt U.S. citizens from filing and/or paying taxes in the United States. Even if you pay taxes in your host country, you still need to file a tax return in the United States. Whether or not you will owe taxes, is something that…
Social Security and Medicare are always a big question when it comes to taxes…when do you pay them and when are you exempt?It is really pretty simple, if you are an offshore employee for an American Corporation, then your employer will usually withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes on your W-2 wages.If you are in…
FBAR & FATCA Enforcement Is Increasing Global banking transparency continues expanding. In 2026, IRS enforcement efforts focus heavily on foreign account reporting. Many expats mistakenly believe that paying foreign taxes removes reporting obligations. It does not. What Is FBAR? If your foreign financial accounts exceed $10,000 at any time during the year, you must file…
Living out of the U.S. can be a fun, exciting, and an interesting adventure however, there are factors to consider when living in a different country besides missing the comradery and support of friends and family. Read our check list below. job opportunities take home salary cost of living safety childcare and education quality of…
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