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Expats: For 2026 you can exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income — a big tax win — but here’s the catch: the FEIE is “stacked” and can push your remaining income into higher brackets. Want to know when FEIE vs. Foreign Tax Credit is smarter for you? Find out.

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Guide | Thomas Hawbaker CPA Maximize your 2025-2026 tax savings with the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Expert advice on Section 911, housing deductions, and expat tax planning.

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If you invested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) using deferred capital gains, pay attention: the law requires that deferred gains be included in income no later than December 31, 2026. That deadline is real, unavoidable unless Congress or the IRS provides relief, and it can mean a large, unexpected tax bill even if your fund hasn’t paid you a dime.

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