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Bona Fide Residence vs Physical Presence Test for US expats
The US tax code gives Americans living abroad two ways to qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE): the Bona Fide Residence Test and the Physical Presence Test. If you intend to stay abroad long-term with clear local ties, the Bona Fide Residence Test is likely the better fit. If your life is more mobile or you are counting days car...
IRS mailing addresses and submission processing centers (2026)
The IRS operates 3 active submission processing centers in 2026: Austin, TX; Kansas City, MO; and Ogden, UT. US taxpayers living abroad – including expats filing Form 1040 with Form 2555 – mail returns to Austin, TX 73301-0215 without payment or Charlotte, NC 28201-1303 with payment. Private delivery services use street addresses only...
Can a 529 be used for study abroad? Rules for foreign schools
Yes – 529 funds can be used for study abroad when the expenses are for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution. If you are paying a foreign school directly, confirm that the school itself is Title IV eligible; if the program runs through a US school, check the institution that is actually awarding the credit and char...
Form 8832 check-the-box election for foreign entities and LLCs
A check-the-box election lets an eligible business entity choose its federal tax classification with the IRS. The choice is made on Form 8832, and it can change which forms you file, how much US tax you owe, and whether you trigger controlled foreign corporation rules. US expats who own foreign companies, foreign LLC-like entities, part...
Steuern in den USA: Regeln, Steuersätze und internationale Steuerabkommen
Zu verstehen, wie das Steuersystem der USA funktioniert, ist für ameri...
US-Staatsbürgerschaft und Steuern: Die versteckten Konsequenzen für Deutsche mit doppelter Staatsbürgerschaft
Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie sind nach Deutschland gezogen und freuen sich darauf, einen neuen Job und ein neues Leben im Ausland zu beginnen. Sie haben Ihre deutschen Steuern bereits eingereicht und waren besonders darauf ...