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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) in United States (2026)
United States · Special Tax Regime · 2026
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How it works
US citizens abroad can exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income from US federal tax (2026).
Who qualifies?
US citizens or resident aliens meeting the bona fide residence or physical presence test
Regime vs. Standard Rate
| Scenario | Rate / Tax |
|---|---|
| Standard United States top rate | 37% |
Calculate your take-home under Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
Enter your salary and select United States + the feie regime in our calculator.
Planning overview — not tax advice. Regime rules change; verify with a licensed Maltese advisor and official sources. See our methodology for data sources.