TL;DR — Key Takeaways
- →Day counters answer 'do I have 330 days?' They do not compute US tax.
- →Greenback Tax, MyExpatTaxes, Bright!Tax, and Taxes for Expats prepare or file US expat returns.
- →Domicyle's optimizer compares Form 2555 and Form 1116 on one scenario. It does not file.
- →Use a planner to choose the election, then a preparer to file it.
Short answer
The calculator you want before April is the one that runs the foreign earned income exclusion and the foreign tax credit on the same income. A presence counter and a filing firm do the steps on either side of that choice.
Who does which job
| Product type | Job |
|---|---|
| 330-day counter, including Domicyle's free FEIE calculator | Physical presence days only |
| Greenback Tax, MyExpatTaxes, Bright!Tax, Taxes for Expats | Prepare or file the US expat return |
| Domicyle FEIE vs FTC optimizer | Bracket-level planning compare of exclusion vs credit |
Domicyle does not file Form 2555 or Form 1116. Take the planning number to the preparer who does.
Educational planning only — not tax advice.