US Expat & Digital Nomad Tax Guides
Authoritative, code-level analysis of US expat taxation, Form 2555 exclusions, Schedule SE self-employment calculations, and global tax residency rules for remote workers.
Remote W-2 Nomad Taxes: Form 673 & Sticky States
How W-2 corporate employees halt federal withholding with IRS Form 673, manage mandatory FICA, and sever California/New York tax domicile traps.
FEIE (Form 2555) vs Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
A side-by-side comparison of Section 911 vs Section 904. Discover when taking the FTC in high-tax countries outperforms FEIE, unlocks child tax credits, and allows IRA contributions.
The 330-Day Physical Presence Test Explained (Form 2555)
Learn how the strict midnight-to-midnight 24-hour rule works, how to optimize a rolling 365-day qualifying period, and how to avoid the international airspace/waters transit trap.
Does FEIE Eliminate Self-Employment Tax? (Schedule SE & SECA)
Why 1099 freelancers, independent contractors, and single-member LLC owners still owe the 15.3% SECA tax despite qualifying for the $133,000 FEIE exclusion.
FEIE (Form 2555) vs Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
A side-by-side comparison of Section 911 vs Section 904. Discover when taking the FTC in high-tax countries outperforms FEIE, unlocks child tax credits, and allows IRA contributions.
FBAR (FinCEN 114) & FATCA (Form 8938) Guide for Nomads
Master the aggregate $10,000 peak balance rule across all foreign accounts, Wise and Revolut multi-currency balance reporting, deadlines, and penalty relief procedures.
The 183-Day Tax Residency Rule & Nomad Treaties
How foreign tax authorities establish domestic tax residency, how bilateral double tax treaties protect you from double taxation, and territorial vs worldwide tax regimes.
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