Memorial Day 2025

In memory of many, in honor of all. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

In memory of many, in honor of all. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
Many U.S. expatriates assume that once they move abroad, their state tax obligations end. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While federal tax rules apply universally to all U.S. citizens regardless of residence, individual states have their own rules on when and how a person ceases to be a tax resident. For many expats, this…
FEIE vs. FTC: How to Choose the Right Tax Strategy For Americans living abroad, one of the biggest tax planning questions is whether to use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or the Foreign Tax Credit. Both can reduce U.S. tax, but they work very differently. The right choice depends on where you live, how you…
Everyone at Expatriate Tax Returns wishes you a happy and successful New Year. The beginning of a new calendar year provides us all with new opportunities. Many will focus on New Year’s resolutions that better our selves like exercise more, quit a bad habit or spend more time with our family. An important, and often…
Living abroad comes with many benefits, including potential tax savings. US expats can legally reduce or eliminate their US tax obligations through exclusions and credits, such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC). How the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) Works For 2025, US expats who qualify for the…