For U.S. citizens and green card holders working overseas, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) offers a powerful tool to reduce taxable income. At Borderless Lawyers, we guide you through qualifying for and maximizing this exclusion—legally and efficiently.
✅ What We Offer for FEIE Planning
💡 FEIE Eligibility Assessment
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Evaluation of your foreign income sources and residency status
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Determination of eligibility under the Physical Presence Test or Bona Fide Residence Test
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Advice on choosing the most tax-beneficial method
📈 Maximizing the Exclusion
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Calculating the maximum FEIE limit (e.g., $120,000+ per year, indexed annually)
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Applying for foreign housing exclusions or deductions for additional savings
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Coordinating FEIE with foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation
⚖️ Strategic Tax Filing
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Properly filing Form 2555 with your U.S. federal tax return
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Guidance on timing moves, travel days, and breaks in residence to maintain FEIE eligibility
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Combining FEIE with self-employment or business income strategies
🛑 Compliance Risk Mitigation
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Avoiding common FEIE audit triggers and IRS scrutiny
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Handling late elections, revocations, and IRS objections
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Assistance with IRS communication, audits, or appeals related to FEIE
🛠 How We Work
🧭 1. Residency & Income Review
We assess your work location, travel patterns, and earnings.
📄 2. FEIE Strategy Design
We determine your best qualification route and estimate potential tax savings.
⚖️ 3. Filing & Optimization
We prepare or review your U.S. return, Form 2555, and supporting documentation.
🔍 4. Ongoing Support
We keep you compliant through life changes, moves, and new postings abroad.
👥 Who We Help
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U.S. citizens working abroad as employees or contractors
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Digital nomads and remote workers with U.S. passports
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U.S. entrepreneurs or business owners earning from overseas
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Tax preparers needing legal support for complex FEIE filings
✅ Why Borderless Lawyers?
📚 Expertise in U.S. expat tax and IRS FEIE compliance
🌐 Cross-border strategy aligned with your personal and professional goals
⚖️ Integrated tax planning with residency, income type, and housing costs
🔐 Confidential and responsive guidance tailored to expat realities
📞 Maximize Your FEIE Benefits—Minimize IRS Risk
If you’re earning abroad, don’t overpay the IRS. Let Borderless Lawyers help you take full advantage of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion—safely and strategically.