Olivier Wagner, Digital Nomads And Taxes

Are you a US digital nomad or a self-employed American living abroad? This blog post is for you! All U.S. persons (and green card holders) are subject to U.S. tax on their worldwide income regardless of current residence:

  • whether you live in the U.S. or outside the U.S.
  • have a dual citizenship,
  • or are an Accidental American that has never set foot in the U.S.

your tax obligations remain the same as any other U.S citizen living in the U.S. 

How To Deal With Taxes On Income Earned Through Online Work In Multiple Foreign Countries?

All U.S citizens whose gross income exceeds the applicable threshold of $10,400 for a taxpayer filing single in 2017 and/or $400 for people with self-employment income must file a US tax return. Now, as a Digital Nomad, you may be traveling from country to country in a short time span. Due to that, you’re not a resident of any of the countries you visit. 

Let’s take a look at the general rules. The wages are sourced where the work is performed. So far, so good?

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