Andrew Coleman
Articles
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 c...
Dependent exemption in 2026: Who qualifies and what it means today
No, the dependent exemption deduction is not active for 2025 returns filed in 2026...
Physical presence test: 330-day rule for US expats
The physical presence route can help qualifying Americans abroad claim FEIE for 2025 if they meet the 330-day rule, have a foreign tax home, and satisfy the other Section 911 rules. The 2025 maximum exclusion is $130,000...
The best US expat tax service in 2026: Top expat tax filing providers compared
For Americans abroad filing 2025 returns in 2026, the best expat tax service is the one that matches your filing complexity – not the one with the flashiest interface.<...
How the IRS can find you if you haven't filed taxes while living abroad
The IRS has multiple ways to identify US citizens and green card holders abroad who have not filed. Foreign bank reporting under FATCA, separate disclosures on FBAR and Form 8938, digital asset reporting, travel records,...
Tax attorney vs CPA: Choosing the right tax professional
Choose a CPA for tax return preparation, deduction strategy, bookkeeping coordination, and year-round tax planning. Choose a tax attorney when you face an IRS audit, tax dispute, collections action, criminal investigatio...