{"id":119341,"date":"2025-03-07T09:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T09:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T09:11:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T09:11:00","slug":"how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/","title":{"rendered":"How much foreign housing can be excluded?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The foreign housing exclusion is an often overlooked tax benefit for Americans working abroad. Many expatriates may be eligible for this exclusion, which allows them to deduct housing expenses incurred while living and working in a foreign country. The amount that can be excluded varies depending on the location and can result in significant tax savings for those who qualify. <\/p>\n<p>**The amount of foreign housing that can be excluded is generally limited to 30% of the maximum foreign earned income exclusion, which is $108,700 for the 2021 tax year.**<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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foreign housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Who_is_eligible_for_the_foreign_housing_exclusion\" title=\"Who is eligible for the foreign housing exclusion?\">Who is eligible for the foreign housing exclusion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Do_I_need_to_itemize_my_deductions_to_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion\" title=\"Do I need to itemize my deductions to claim the foreign housing exclusion?\">Do I need to itemize my deductions to claim the foreign housing exclusion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Are_there_any_restrictions_on_the_type_of_housing_that_can_be_excluded\" title=\"Are there any restrictions on the type of housing that can be excluded?\">Are there any restrictions on the type of housing that can be excluded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Can_I_use_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_receive_a_housing_allowance_from_my_employer\" title=\"Can I use the foreign housing exclusion if I receive a housing allowance from my employer?\">Can I use the foreign housing exclusion if I receive a housing allowance from my employer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Is_there_a_cap_on_the_amount_of_foreign_housing_expenses_that_can_be_excluded\" title=\"Is there a cap on the amount of foreign housing expenses that can be excluded?\">Is there a cap on the amount of foreign housing expenses that can be excluded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Can_I_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_own_a_home_in_the_foreign_country\" title=\"Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I own a home in the foreign country?\">Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I own a home in the foreign country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Can_I_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_live_in_company-provided_housing\" title=\"Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I live in company-provided housing?\">Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I live in company-provided housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Do_I_need_to_keep_receipts_for_my_foreign_housing_expenses\" title=\"Do I need to keep receipts for my foreign housing expenses?\">Do I need to keep receipts for my foreign housing expenses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Does_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_apply_to_temporary_assignments_abroad\" title=\"Does the foreign housing exclusion apply to temporary assignments abroad?\">Does the foreign housing exclusion apply to temporary assignments abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Can_I_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_work_remotely_for_a_US_company_while_living_abroad\" title=\"Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I work remotely for a U.S. company while living abroad?\">Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I work remotely for a U.S. company while living abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-much-foreign-housing-can-be-excluded\/#Are_there_any_exceptions_to_the_30_cap_on_the_foreign_housing_exclusion\" title=\"Are there any exceptions to the 30% cap on the foreign housing exclusion?\">Are there any exceptions to the 30% cap on the foreign housing exclusion?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_foreign_housing\"><\/span>What is considered foreign housing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nForeign housing includes expenses such as rent, utilities, and other housing-related costs incurred while living in a foreign country for work purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_the_foreign_housing_exclusion\"><\/span>Who is eligible for the foreign housing exclusion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nU.S. citizens or residents who meet the IRS criteria for the foreign earned income exclusion are generally eligible for the foreign housing exclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_itemize_my_deductions_to_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion\"><\/span>Do I need to itemize my deductions to claim the foreign housing exclusion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, the foreign housing exclusion is claimed on Form 2555 along with the foreign earned income exclusion and does not require itemizing deductions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_restrictions_on_the_type_of_housing_that_can_be_excluded\"><\/span>Are there any restrictions on the type of housing that can be excluded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe housing must be considered reasonable for the individual&#8217;s needs and not extravagant in order to qualify for the exclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_receive_a_housing_allowance_from_my_employer\"><\/span>Can I use the foreign housing exclusion if I receive a housing allowance from my employer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, housing expenses covered by a housing allowance from your employer can still be eligible for the foreign housing exclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_cap_on_the_amount_of_foreign_housing_expenses_that_can_be_excluded\"><\/span>Is there a cap on the amount of foreign housing expenses that can be excluded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, the exclusion is limited to 30% of the maximum foreign earned income exclusion amount determined by the IRS.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_own_a_home_in_the_foreign_country\"><\/span>Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I own a home in the foreign country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, homeowners can still claim the foreign housing exclusion for expenses such as property taxes, mortgage interest, and utilities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_live_in_company-provided_housing\"><\/span>Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I live in company-provided housing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, as long as the housing expenses can be documented and meet the IRS criteria for the exclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_keep_receipts_for_my_foreign_housing_expenses\"><\/span>Do I need to keep receipts for my foreign housing expenses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is recommended to keep thorough records of all housing-related expenses to support your claim for the foreign housing exclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_apply_to_temporary_assignments_abroad\"><\/span>Does the foreign housing exclusion apply to temporary assignments abroad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, the foreign housing exclusion can be used for temporary assignments as long as the individual meets the IRS criteria for the exclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_claim_the_foreign_housing_exclusion_if_I_work_remotely_for_a_US_company_while_living_abroad\"><\/span>Can I claim the foreign housing exclusion if I work remotely for a U.S. company while living abroad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, the foreign housing exclusion is only available to individuals who are physically present in a foreign country for work purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_exceptions_to_the_30_cap_on_the_foreign_housing_exclusion\"><\/span>Are there any exceptions to the 30% cap on the foreign housing exclusion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIn certain high-cost locations, the IRS may allow a higher percentage of the foreign earned income exclusion to be used for the foreign housing exclusion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The foreign housing exclusion is an often overlooked tax benefit for Americans working abroad. 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