FEIE Estimate
Model your Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Estimate FEIE and foreign housing exclusion scenarios by tax year using your travel and income inputs. Plan your filing approach, then confirm with IRS guidance.
Physical presenceBona fide residenceHousing exclusion
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Process
How it works
- 01
Pick your tax year
Match the calculator to your filing year so limits align.
- 02
Enter foreign income
Earned income while abroad in the qualifying period.
- 03
Set travel days
For the physical-presence test (330 full days in 12 months).
- 04
See exclusion + housing
Projected exclusion plus a housing estimate when you include expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?+
Use this calculator to pressure-test the two main FEIE paths before you file. In general, you need foreign earned income, a tax home outside the United States, and you must meet either the physical presence test (330 full days abroad in a 12-month period) or the bona fide residence test.
What is the FEIE limit and does it change?+
The maximum exclusion amount changes by tax year, so match the calculator to your filing year and confirm the published limit before you submit Form 2555.
How do I track the 330-day physical presence test?+
The physical presence test is based on days outside the U.S. during a qualifying 12-month period. Use a day counter and keep travel records so you can support your eligibility window if you file.
Does this include the foreign housing exclusion or deduction?+
The calculator can estimate housing amounts when you include housing expenses. Actual limits vary by location and employment status, so use your official cap if you know it.
Does Gruv support FEIE planning workflows?+
In supported programs, Gruv can store travel and housing inputs and compute eligibility snapshots as part of compliance workflows. Availability depends on configuration. Talk to our team to confirm what applies to you.
Is this tax or legal advice?+
Use this calculator to model FEIE and housing scenarios before you file. Final eligibility, exclusion amounts, and filing positions should still be confirmed with current IRS guidance or a qualified advisor.
