The US taxes citizens worldwide — even if you haven't lived there in years. Navigate your FEIE, FBAR, foreign tax credits, and state tax obligations with 30 free tools built for Americans abroad.
From first move to potential renunciation — find the right tool for your situation.
Before you go — understand your tax obligations, living costs, and what changes when you leave the US
🔑 Key insight: The US taxes citizens worldwide regardless of residence. You must still file a US return every year. But the FEIE and Foreign Tax Credits can dramatically reduce what you owe.
Estimate how much foreign earned income you can exclude (up to $130,000 in 2025) and compare FEIE vs FTC strategies.
Try the estimator →Track your qualifying days abroad for FEIE eligibility. Interactive day counter with prorated FEIE calculation.
Track your days →Assess your qualification for FEIE via residency — 9 evidence factors scored against IRS standards.
Check your status →28-state risk grid — does your home state (CA, NY, VA?) still claim you as a resident when you're abroad?
Check your state →TCJA suspended the deduction for civilians (2018–2025). Employer relocation package tax calculator and gross-up analysis.
Plan your move →ITIN for non-citizen spouses and dependents — eligibility checker, Form W-7 walkthrough, and CAA guidance.
Get your ITIN →Day-to-day compliance, income reporting, and making the most of your tax position while overseas
🔑 Key insight: FEIE, FTC, FBAR, FATCA, SE tax, foreign pensions — the compliance burden for Americans abroad is significant. Use these tools to stay on top of every obligation.
City-specific housing limits (London $91,200, Dubai $64,800, Paris $76,200) plus base housing calculation.
Calculate exclusion →Compare Form 1116 FTC against FEIE exclusion — find which strategy saves you more. Carryforward analysis.
Compare strategies →Add all foreign accounts — automatic aggregate balance, FBAR $10k threshold check, FATCA Form 8938 thresholds.
Check your accounts →Self-employment tax (15.3%) still applies even with FEIE. Totalization agreement checker — 30 countries that reduce SE tax.
Calculate SE tax →Avoid underpayment penalties. Q1–Q4 2025 payment schedule with safe harbour calculation.
Plan your payments →SE income, FEIE, FTC, QBI deduction, SEP-IRA, and health insurance deduction — all combined in one calculator.
Run the numbers →Country-by-country digital nomad visa directory + US tax calculation. SE tax trap, state nexus, quarterly payments.
Explore the guide →Schedule E reporting for foreign property. Depreciation (40-yr), FTC on foreign taxes, passive loss rules, country notes.
Calculate tax →Totalization agreements, claiming ages (62/67/70), WEP/GPO for foreign pension holders, treaty exemptions.
Plan your benefits →Medicare doesn't cover you abroad. Late enrollment penalty, Part B decision calculator, country alternatives.
Understand coverage →Dynamic forms checklist (2555, 1116, 114, 8938, 8621, 8833) based on your situation. 7-step process, 8 common mistakes.
See your forms →All key deadlines — quarterly payments, FBAR, FATCA, Jun 15 extension, Oct 15 final deadline. Countdown to next deadline.
View all dates →Foreign spouses, pensions, green cards, PFICs, 401(k)s, and gifts across borders
🔑 Key insight: Foreign investments, pensions, and family structures create the most complex US tax obligations. PFIC rules, foreign trust reporting, and spouse elections can make or break your tax position.
MFS vs §6013(g) MFJ election — calculator comparing both options. QDOT, ITIN requirements, estate planning.
Analyse options →Child Tax Credit ($2,000/child), ACTC refundable portion, FEIE interaction, ITIN for dependents, citizenship for children born abroad.
Claim your credits →FEIE kills IRA contribution room. Early withdrawal 10% penalty. Country-specific foreign tax treatment (UK DTA, UAE, Germany).
Manage your 401k →Identify PFIC investments (UK ISAs, Irish ETFs, foreign funds). Three tax regimes: default excess distribution, QEF, MTM.
Check investments →UK SIPP, Australian Super, Canadian RRSP, German pension — country-by-country reporting requirements (FBAR, 8938, 8833, 3520).
Report your pension →20-country treaty guide — dividend/interest withholding rates, pension treatment, tie-breaker rules, totalization status.
Check your treaty →$19,000 annual exclusion (2025), $190,000 for non-citizen spouse, Form 709, Form 3520 for gifts received from foreign persons.
Plan your gifts →LTR status at 8 years, abandonment rules, exit tax risk. Three decision options with immigration and tax implications.
Understand your card →Renunciation, exit tax, repatriation, streamlined compliance, and catching up after years of non-filing
🔑 Key insight: Whether you're returning to the US, considering renunciation, or catching up on missed filings — the stakes are highest here. Exit tax for covered expatriates can be devastating, and streamlined procedures are time-limited.
Covered expatriate test ($201k avg tax / $2M net worth). Mark-to-market tax on assets. $866,000 exclusion (2025).
Calculate exit tax →SFOP (abroad — zero penalty) vs SDOP (5% penalty). Eligibility checker, step-by-step guide, non-willfulness certification.
Catch up now →Itemised return costs — shipping, housing, tax transition, state timing strategy. City presets for NYC, LA, Miami, Austin.
Plan your return →Break-even age for early vs delayed claiming, WEP reduction for foreign pension holders, expatriation impact.
Optimise your claim →Quick summaries of the six biggest US expat tax issues — click through to the full tool for each.
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion lets you exclude up to $130,000 (2025) of foreign earned income. Requires 330 days abroad (PPT) or a full year residency (BFR). Does NOT reduce SE tax. File Form 2555.
FEIE Calculator →If any foreign account crossed $10,000 at any point in the year, FBAR is mandatory — even if you owe zero tax. Non-willful penalty: $10,000+/year. Willful: $100,000+ or 50% of balance. File FinCEN 114 by April 15 (auto-extended to Oct 15).
FBAR Checker →Self-employment tax (15.3% on 92.35% of net SE income) applies even if you've fully excluded your income via FEIE. The only relief is a totalization agreement with your host country. 30 countries qualify.
SE Tax Calculator →Foreign mutual funds, ETFs (Irish/Luxembourg domiciled), and some pension vehicles may be PFICs. Default tax regime is punitive — excess distribution method with interest charges. UK ISAs, TFSA, and foreign unit trusts are common traps.
PFIC Checker →California, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and others have aggressive "domicile" rules that may require you to continue filing state returns even years after leaving. Formal domicile-breaking steps are essential before departure.
State Nexus Checker →If you renounce US citizenship or abandon a green card (8+ years), you may be a "covered expatriate" if your net worth exceeds $2M or average tax liability exceeds $201k. A deemed sale of all assets at FMV applies — with only $866,000 excluded (2025).
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