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Published research for US taxpayers living, working, or earning income outside the United States.
157 published items
- Digital Nomads & Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: What the 2025-Waiver Expansion Means — The IRS expanded waiver countries for FEIE minimum time tests in 2025; digital nomads in affected countries can claim foreign earned income exclusion if they meet the new rules.
- Digital Nomads & Foreign Income: Navigating the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Post-OBBB — Recent inflation adjustments and tax law changes affect how digital nomads can benefit from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion—timing and residency tests matter now more than ever.
- Living & Working Abroad: How Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Is Increasing in 2026 — U.S. expats benefit from higher exclusion limits in 2026—but residence, eligibility and treaty matters must be watched carefully.
- Digital Nomads & the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: What’s New Post-OBBB — The OBBB raised the foreign earned income exclusion for tax year 2026 to $132,900 and made changes that impact digital nomads. Learn how to plan foreign income reporting, housing exclusions, and eligibility.
- Digital Nomads & Remote Workers: Working Abroad under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill — New rules under the OBBB affect digital nomads in reporting foreign income, foreign earned income exclusion, and international credit treatments—here’s what remote workers need to know.
- Digital Nomad Strategy: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Rises—What It Means If You’re Abroad — The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion jumps significantly in 2026. If you live and work overseas, this could offset local tax differences and shape your income reporting strategy.
- Digital Nomads & Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: War, Adversity, and the New Waiver Countries — Recent changes allow nomadic workers from certain countries to waive residency or presence tests when filing under foreign earned income exclusion—a vital update for many mobile professionals.
- Maximizing Deductions as a Digital Nomad: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Housing Cost Limits — If you’re living abroad or traveling extensively, knowing how to leverage the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and housing expense limits can keep your US tax bill manageable.
- What Digital Nomads Should Know About the IRS Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Increase for 2026 — The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion has once more increased under OBBB: digital nomads could deduct more foreign wages in 2026, but need to understand eligibility tests and phase-outs.
- Digital Nomads & the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: What’s New for 2025-26 — New inflation adjustments and waivers for qualifying tests have reshaped how digital nomads are taxed. See updates to foreign housing limits and emergency waivers—so remote workers abroad can optimize their deductions.
- Planning a Digital Nomad Lifestyle? Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Inflation Adjustments for 2026 — Digital nomads, there are key inflation adjustments for 2026—especially for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion—that could affect how much you keep as you work abroad.
- Planning as a Digital Nomad: Foreign Earned Income & Taxation in 2026 — Digital nomads can benefit from expanded foreign earned income exclusions and moving expense considerations—but filing right and staying compliant remain vital.
- What Digital Nomads Need to Know: Foreign Earned Income and Tax Threshold Changes in 2026 — With the foreign earned income exclusion rising and standard deduction shifts on the horizon, U.S. digital nomads must adapt their strategy now to stay compliant and minimize worldwide tax burdens.
- Digital Nomads and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in 2026: What’s New and How to Leverage It — For U.S. citizens working abroad or travelling long-term, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill raised the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). This article helps digital nomads optimize tax residency, housing deductions, and income sourcing in light of the new limits.
- Freelancers, Digital Nomads, and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion in 2026 — With the OBBB raising the foreign earned income exclusion for tax year 2026, digital nomads can now exclude up to $132,900—here’s how to apply it and avoid common pitfalls.
- Digital Nomad Guide: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Increase & 1099-K Thresholds — Critical rule changes for remote workers abroad: how higher foreign income exclusions and shifting 1099-K thresholds affect overseas income and digital services.
- Entity Setup for Digital Nomads: Navigating US Tax Rules While Abroad — For nomads living abroad—or splitting time internationally—choosing the right entity structure and understanding residency rules makes all the difference. Here's how to set up effectively under US jurisdiction.