Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

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

  • Evaluation of your foreign income sources and residency status

  • Determination of eligibility under the Physical Presence Test or Bona Fide Residence Test

  • Advice on choosing the most tax-beneficial method

📈 Maximizing the Exclusion

  • Calculating the maximum FEIE limit (e.g., $120,000+ per year, indexed annually)

  • Applying for foreign housing exclusions or deductions for additional savings

  • Coordinating FEIE with foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation

⚖️ Strategic Tax Filing

  • Properly filing Form 2555 with your U.S. federal tax return

  • Guidance on timing moves, travel days, and breaks in residence to maintain FEIE eligibility

  • Combining FEIE with self-employment or business income strategies

🛑 Compliance Risk Mitigation

  • Avoiding common FEIE audit triggers and IRS scrutiny

  • Handling late elections, revocations, and IRS objections

  • 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

  • U.S. citizens working abroad as employees or contractors

  • Digital nomads and remote workers with U.S. passports

  • U.S. entrepreneurs or business owners earning from overseas

  • 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.

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