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For U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad, two of the most important tools for reducing double taxation are the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). Both the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) vs Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can significantly reduce U.S. federal income tax on foreign income, but they work in very different ways. Understanding the difference between FTC and FEIE—and choosing the approach that best fits your circums

U.S. citizens living in Canada are generally required to continue filing annual U.S. tax returns, even if they have lived outside the United States for many years. Because the United States taxes its citizens on their worldwide income, understanding your filing obligations is essential to staying compliant with IRS requirements. For many Americans living in Canada, taxes can feel complicated at first glance. Even if you’ve moved north of the border, the United States still ex

Green Card holders living in Canada have ongoing U.S. tax obligations, even if they have lived outside the United States for many years. The IRS generally requires Green Card holders to report their worldwide income and file annual U.S. tax returns. Many people assume that because they live and work exclusively in Canada, they only need to file Canadian income tax returns. ​While U.S. citizens residing in Canada generally expect to continue filing U.S. tax returns, the filing

Many individuals are surprised to learn that living in Canada does not necessarily end—or even prevent—U.S. tax filing obligations. ​While U.S. citizens residing in Canada generally expect to continue filing U.S. tax returns, the filing requirement can also come as a surprise to Canadian residents who have obtained a U.S. Green Card but continue living in Canada, individuals who hold dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship, or those who otherwise become subject to U.S. tax reporting r