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Can the foreign tax credit be more beneficial than the foreign income exclusion?

Let's say a U.S. citizen is residing and earning income in a foreign country that has higher income tax rates than the United States. Would it be possible for them to claim the foreign tax credit on ...
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Is freelance income earned by a U.S. citizen while living abroad subject to state income tax?

My wife is a freelance web developer, formerly residing and paying taxes in NY. She left her job in December 2011. We moved to Italy (where I am employed by the U.S. government) in January 2012. ...
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Can I deduct equipment expenses for a job I began overseas?

This year I began teaching English in Japan, but I had several hundred dollars worth of preparatory expenses, including a new computer. Are these eligible for equipment tax deductions?
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When spending parts of a year working in the US, and other parts working in Canada, where do I file my taxes?

I worked both in the US and Canada last year, while being resident in only one country. Am I required to report all of my income from both countries to both governments, or is there some rule or ...
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What is the procedure, and limit of medical expenses in order to claim for tax returns in US?

Since last year I have spent sufficient amount of money on medical bills (greater than $1500) as a result of 20% that I am supposed to cover under my insurance. My questions are: For an ...
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US Tax return upon returning to UK

I have an offer from my employer to move to New York, but I am concerned about what happens when I choose to return home to the UK. I understand that there is a double taxation treaty between the UK ...
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USA to Canada emigration and income tax

From January to August 2010 I worked in the USA and then I moved to Canada where I'm a student. Do I file an income tax return in Canada, USA or both? (If Canada, how do I get all of the deductions ...