Two strategies for US taxpayers abroad: The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE, IRC §911) excludes up to $132,900 of foreign earned income from US tax. The Foreign Tax Credit (FTC, IRC §901) credits foreign taxes paid against US tax dollar-for-dollar. This calculator helps determine which strategy produces a lower US tax bill based on your specific income and foreign tax situation.
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