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Sending our love to all who are working overseas this Valentine’s Day.

Sending our love to all who are working overseas this Valentine’s Day.
Foreign Housing There are two different aspects related to foreign housing: deductions and exclusions, although they do have similar tax implications. The main difference between the two is that the exclusion must be employer-provided while the deduction requires the taxpayer to have self-employment income. Foreign Housing Deductions For the foreign housing deduction it only applies…
Understanding IRS Audit Timeframes One of the most common taxpayer questions is, “How far back can the IRS audit me?” The answer depends on the facts, the return, the type of issue involved, and whether the return was filed accurately. In general, the IRS says it can include returns filed within the last 3 years…
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Do You Pass the Physical Presence Test? For many Americans living abroad, the Physical Presence Test plays a major role in qualifying for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. It sounds simple at first, but the details matter. A small mistake in how you count your days abroad can affect whether you qualify at all. The…
Americans living abroad often struggle to reach the IRS because of time zones, international phone access, mail delays, and complex tax questions. The IRS now offers live chat for individuals with international tax-related issues through its international contact page. The IRS states that live chat can help with most individual international questions. For expats, this…