How do taxes work if you work in a different country?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien living outside the United States, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where you live. However, you may qualify for certain foreign earned income exclusions and/or foreign income tax credits.

Do I need to file a state tax return if I live overseas?

Unlike almost everywhere else in the world, American expats still need to file U.S. income taxes while living abroad—and that also may include state taxes. The fact is, if you remain a U.S. citizen or green card holder who works abroad, you are still required to file U.S. taxes and report your income every year.

How much can you make overseas without paying taxes?

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE, using IRS Form 2555) allows you to exclude a certain amount of your FOREIGN EARNED income from US tax. For tax year 2020 (filing in 2021) the exclusion amount is $107,600.

Can you work remotely from US?

Generally speaking, yes, you can work remotely for the US and live on another side of the world. However, a worker will need to pay attention to tax and residence regulations. If you are working for a US company, but living permanently in a European country, you are theoretically working in that European country.

What are the tax laws for remote employees working abroad?

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Do I have to pay taxes if I work from abroad?

If you are a citizen of the United States working remotely from another country, you may need to fill out some forms, but in most cases, you only owe taxes in the country where you live and work. U.S. citizen high earners (above $100,000 per year) may owe U.S. taxes even while working abroad, though.

How do I get paid if I work in another country?

The best way to get paid by a US company to another country is through an employer of record (EOR) solution. The EOR is a legal entity in your own country that is able to fill the administrative role of employer, while the US company still manages your work and schedule. How does an employer of record work?

Do I have to withhold taxes for remote employees?

If remote employees are required to pay federal and/or state income taxes, you will need to withhold those taxes from their paychecks. If you pay remote employees to work outside the U.S., their wages are generally subject to Social Security and Medicare tax if you are an American employer that is not a foreign affiliate company.