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Browse 2 Gruv blog articles tagged Ftc. Coverage includes Tax Residency & Compliance and Contracts & Legal. Practical guides, examples, and checklists for cross-border payments, tax, compliance, invoicing, and global operations.

Deep Dives25 min read

A Deep Dive into the Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)

If you paid qualifying foreign income taxes and still owe U.S. tax, start with the Foreign Tax Credit and Form 1116. A credit usually beats a deduction because it offsets tax dollar for dollar. Do not start entering numbers until you decide whether you are taking a credit, an itemized deduction, or an exclusion. If you use the [Foreign Earned Income Exclusion](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion) or the foreign housing exclusion, remove the excluded income and related foreign taxes from the credit path first.

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Legal & Compliance19 min read

When the FDCPA Applies to Freelancers and How to Collect B2B Invoices

If you are collecting an unpaid invoice from a business client, the **Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)** usually should not drive your next step. Start by classifying the debt, confirming whether you are collecting your own receivable or for someone else, reviewing your contract terms, and checking applicable state law.

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