If you’re earning income overseas, U.S. tax rules still apply, and they’re anything but simple. Our free checklist breaks down the top 10 tax mistakes expats make (and how to avoid them).
What You’ll Learn:
Which types of income do (and don’t) qualify for exclusions
How to decide between the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit
What happens if you miss the filing deadline (and how to fix it)
Real-world examples of expat tax mistakes — and how to stay out of trouble
When you're living and working abroad, the last thing you want to deal with is a letter from the IRS. But we’ve seen it happen: People assume their foreign income is off the radar or think they’ve filed everything correctly, only to find out they missed a key rule, form, or deadline. This free checklist was built by financial professionals who work with U.S. expats every day. It highlights the most common blind spots that trip people up — like misunderstanding the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or not realizing you still have to file U.S. taxes even if you're paying taxes abroad.
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