What are the two tests to qualify for the FEIE?

You must meet either the Physical Presence Test (present in a foreign country for at least 330 full days out of any 365-day period) or the Bona Fide Residence Test (uninterrupted residence in a foreign country for an entire tax year).

Does FEIE exclude passive investment income like dividends or capital gains?

No. The exclusion applies strictly to 'earned income' (wages, salaries, professional fees for personal services rendered abroad). Dividends, interest, rental income, and capital gains cannot be excluded.

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US Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Calculator (FEIE Form 2555) 2026

Calculate your US expat Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE limit of $126,500 / $130,000), foreign housing exclusion, physical presence test vs bona fide residence test qualifications, and taxable remaining income.

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Calculated Result

Total Foreign Exclusions Claimed (FEIE + Housing)

$130,260

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Total Foreign Earned Wages / Salary

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Qualifying Days Abroad in 12-Month Period (Min 330 for Physical Presence)

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Total Foreign Exclusions Claimed (FEIE + Housing)

$130,260

Estimated Federal Income Tax Saved

$31,262.4

Remaining US Taxable Earned Income

$14,740

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

$126,500

Foreign Housing Exclusion Allowance

$3,760

Under IRC § 911, US citizens and resident aliens living abroad can exclude qualified foreign earned salary/wages up to statutory caps plus eligible foreign housing costs.

This calculator is a mathematical model for general financial estimation, planning, and educational guidance. Results depend on your inputs and standard formulas, and do not constitute binding financial, tax, or investment advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Official Statute: Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 911 - Citizens or Residents of the United States Living Abroad & IRS Form 2555)Last Verified: 2026-09-04

Calculation Methodology

Allowed Exclusion = min(Foreign Earned Income, Statutory Max FEIE $126,500 * (Qualifying Days / 365)). Taxable US Income = max(0, Foreign Income - Allowed Exclusion - Allowed Housing Exclusion).

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum statutory exclusion is indexed for inflation at approximately $126,500 to $130,000 per qualifying individual (over $250,000 for a married expat couple who both work abroad).

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