Tools
Free US expat tax tools
Quick, free tools to help you understand your US tax position as an American abroad. They give directional guidance, not tax advice, and they never file anything. When you want exact numbers, a CPA or Enrolled Agent can take it from there.
FEIE vs FTC Calculator
A directional read on whether the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or the Foreign Tax Credit likely fits your situation.
Japan US Expat Tax Filing Checker
Answer a few questions and get a personalized checklist of the US filings that likely apply to you in Japan, FBAR, Form 8938, the NISA/iDeCo PFIC trap, and more.
Foreign exchange converter (coming soon)
Convert foreign income to USD at the IRS yearly-average rate for accurate reporting on your return.
Why we built these
Most expat tax software hides useful answers behind a paywall, so a question as basic as "should I use the FEIE or the FTC?" often means paying first. These tools are free and need no sign-up. They are educational estimates: the real filing, with the interactions between credits, treaties, pensions, and state tax, is work for a qualified preparer.