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Free tools for U.S. expats

Instant calculators and checkers built on the actual IRS thresholds and forms. No account required. Use them to sanity-check your situation before you file or talk to a preparer.

14 free tools for U.S. expats

Every tool uses current IRS numbers for the 2025–2026 filing seasons. No signup. No email gate. Bookmark whichever is relevant — we update underlying figures whenever the IRS publishes inflation adjustments.

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The five most-used tools, in order of how often expats actually need them

FEIE & residency

5 tools

For confirming FEIE eligibility, counting your foreign days, and getting the most out of the housing companion benefit.

Foreign account reporting

2 tools

FBAR and Form 8938 are separate filings with different thresholds. Many filers owe both.

Filing catch-up and deadlines

2 tools

If you’re behind on filings or need to stay on top of the expat deadline calendar.

Self-employment and income

2 tools

Self-employed expats face the 15.3% SE tax that FEIE does NOT eliminate. Both tools below help.

Moving abroad and cost planning

2 tools

For the financial side of moving — lifestyle costs and money transfers.

Expat services and insurance

1 tool

Health-coverage planning for nomads and long-stay expats.

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