Foreign Earned Income Exclusion vs Foreign Tax Credit | 2025 Expat Guide

Understand the difference between the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) and the Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116). Learn which option best reduces double taxation for U.S. expats in 2025.

PART OF THE U.S. EXPAT TAX SERIES BY TAX.TRAVEL

7/24/20231 min read

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Part of the U.S. Expat Tax Series by Tax.Travel

This article is part of Antravia’s U.S. Expat Tax Series - a collection of practical guides for Americans living or working abroad. Whether you’re a long-term expat, digital nomad, or remote entrepreneur, these resources explain how to stay compliant with the IRS while reducing double taxation and managing your finances internationally.

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Looking for more expat tax guidance? Visit tax.travel/us-expats for detailed resources on filing from abroad, FBAR and FATCA rules, and other essentials for U.S. citizens overseas.

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