Do You Get Double Taxed as a US Citizen Living Abroad?

As a U.S. citizen living abroad, you are generally required to file U.S.taxes on your worldwide income, regardless of where you live. However, the U.S.has measures in place to help prevent double taxation, meaning you won't typically pay taxes on the same income to both the U.S. and your host country.Here are the key provisions:

ForeignEarned Income Exclusion (FEIE): You may be able to exclude a certain amount of your foreign earned income from U.S. taxation (up to $130,000 for the2026 tax year, adjusted annually for inflation).

ForeignTax Credit (FTC): If you pay taxes to a foreign government, you canoften claim a credit on your U.S. taxes for those foreign taxes paid, reducingyour U.S. tax liability.

TaxTreaties: The U.S. has tax treaties with many countries to help avoiddouble taxation and clarify which country has the primary right to tax certaintypes of income.

While these provisions can significantly reduce or eliminate double taxation, your specific situation (e.g., income type, host country tax laws, BonaFide Residence Test or the Physical Presence Test) will determine how these rules apply. It's always a good idea to consult a tax professional familiar with expat tax laws to ensure compliance and optimize your tax situation.

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