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I am a US citizen living in Mexico. I return to the US every other month for work and have been informed that I may be eligible for tax deductions due to not spending time in the States except while working. What are my possibilities?

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Im just beginning my search for information. I've received conflicting info regarding my situation and am exploring all options. I currently have a US address for tax, voting, and other billing purposes but have resided at my home in Mexico during my free time since Dec of 2008.

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Hello pbhsun,

 

As a US citizen, you will need to report your income worldwide.

 

However, if you permanently reside in Mexico, then as long as you spend a total of at least 330 days in a consecutive 12 month period in a foreign country, you may claim the foreign earned income exclusion which is currently $91,400. That means the first $91,400 of your foreign earnings would not be subject to US tax.

 

If you spend more than 35 days in a 12 month period in this country, working or not, you would not be eligible to claim this credit. And that is the only possible tax deduction for you.

 

If this was helpful please press the Accept button.

 

Thank you pbhsun

 

 

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Expert: Merlo
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Answered: 11/7/2009

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