Tax Genius · United States
Expat Tax Filing
Federal filing support for U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including foreign-income and exclusion/credit analysis where applicable.
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Frequently asked questions
Do U.S. citizens abroad still file?
U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad are generally taxed on worldwide income. The supporting review uses passport/travel/tax-home data, foreign wage/business/investment statements, and foreign tax paid evidence and follows Describe the tax situation and objective, Share the relevant facts and documents, and Tax Genius reviews the applicable rules and scope.
What is the 330-day physical presence test?
FEIE eligibility requires foreign tax home plus bona fide residence or physical presence tests; the physical-presence test is generally 330 full days in a 12-month period. The practical impact is then tested against worldwide income mapping and FEIE/foreign-tax-credit/other relief screening.
Is FEIE automatic?
FEIE eligibility requires foreign tax home plus bona fide residence or physical presence tests; the physical-presence test is generally 330 full days in a 12-month period. Eligibility and the required action are checked against FEIE/foreign-tax-credit/other relief screening and worldwide income mapping.
Can foreign tax credits be used instead?
FEIE eligibility requires foreign tax home plus bona fide residence or physical presence tests; the physical-presence test is generally 330 full days in a 12-month period. Review FEIE/foreign-tax-credit/other relief screening and residency/citizenship/tax-home review with foreign tax paid evidence, foreign wage/business/investment statements, and foreign account/entity details for screening.
Does self-employment tax disappear under FEIE?
FEIE eligibility requires foreign tax home plus bona fide residence or physical presence tests; the physical-presence test is generally 330 full days in a 12-month period. The supporting review uses foreign tax paid evidence, passport/travel/tax-home data, and prior U.S. returns and follows Tax Genius reviews the applicable rules and scope, Describe the tax situation and objective, and Proceed with the agreed support and next steps.
Are foreign accounts reported separately?
FEIE eligibility requires foreign tax home plus bona fide residence or physical presence tests; the physical-presence test is generally 330 full days in a 12-month period. The supporting review uses foreign account/entity details for screening, foreign tax paid evidence, and foreign wage/business/investment statements and follows Describe the tax situation and objective, Share the relevant facts and documents, and Tax Genius reviews the applicable rules and scope. Confirm the applicable period and current primary-authority rule cited on this page before acting.