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Remote Worker Tax Filing

Tax Filing for Remote Workers Abroad

Working remotely from abroad while maintaining obligations to the US or UK tax system requires navigating employer withholding, residency tests, and the interaction between your home country's tax rules and your host country's. Whether you're a US citizen working remotely for a US company from Portugal, or a UK national working from Spain for a UK employer, we help remote workers abroad meet all their obligations efficiently.

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APPLICABILITY/WHO THIS IS FOR

Who this is for

✓ US citizens or green card holders working remotely for US or foreign employers from abroad
✓ UK citizens who moved abroad and continue to work for UK employers
✓ Remote employees who need to reclaim over-withheld home-country tax
✓ Those who work remotely across multiple countries in the same year
FILING RECORD/FORMS THAT MAY APPLY

What this filing may involve

Every situation is different. The forms below commonly apply — your specific filing may vary.

US Form 1040 with Form 2555 — FEIE for US remote workers abroad
UK SA100 with SA109 — for UK remote workers establishing non-resident status
Form 1116 — FTC for remote workers paying local income tax in their host country
FinCEN Form 114 — FBAR) — for US remote workers with foreign accounts
DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION REQUIRED

Documents usually needed

■ Employer pay statements (W-2 for US, P60 for UK) for the full year
■ Evidence of overseas residency — lease agreement, overseas address
■ Travel records showing days in each country
■ Foreign bank account details if applicable
■ Prior year tax returns (US and/or UK)
PROCESS/RETURN ASSEMBLY

How Nomadic.Tax works

AI-assisted preparation with licensed professional review — every time.

1
INFORMATION
We assess your residency position under the relevant test (FEIE/PPT for US; SRT for UK)
2
DOCUMENTS
Employer withholding records are reconciled and overpayments claimed back
3
AI PREPARATION
Multi-country income is correctly allocated and treaty relief applied where available
4
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW / E-FILE
Licensed professionals review and file your return(s) before the applicable deadline
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW/CPA / ACCOUNTANT SIGN-OFF

When human review matters

ⓘ Employer PAYE or withholding may continue even after you've moved abroad — reclaiming requires active filing
ⓘ Host-country tax residency can create additional local obligations alongside your home country filing
ⓘ Some jurisdictions have specific remote worker or digital nomad visa programmes with tax implications

Relevant plans

Choose the package that best fits your situation, or view all plans.

Premier
$349
For self-employed nomads, freelancers and platform earners.
  • ✓Everything in Standard
  • ✓Schedule C & SE for self-employment
  • ✓Multiple income sources and currencies
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Expat
$499
For Americans living abroad — FEIE, foreign tax credits and FBAR included.
  • ✓Everything in Premier
  • ✓Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555)
  • ✓Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
  • ✓FBAR filing (FinCEN 114) included
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Leaver / Non-Resident
£149
For people leaving the UK or already non-resident with UK income.
  • ✓Statutory Residence Test & split-year review
  • ✓Non-resident landlord and UK property income
  • ✓UK company salary/dividends for non-residents
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REFERENCE/COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about Tax Filing for Remote Workers Abroad

My US employer withholds FICA — can I stop that while living abroad?

FICA (Social Security and Medicare) withholding still applies to wages paid by a US employer to a US citizen regardless of where you live, unless you're employed by a foreign subsidiary of the US company. FEIE reduces income tax, but does not affect FICA withholding.

Does my host country have a right to tax my remote work income?

It depends on your residency status and how long you've been in the country. Many countries tax residents on worldwide income. If you meet the residency threshold in your host country, you may owe local tax — which can then be credited against your US or UK liability.

Who is this for?

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