As we are in to the 2024 US tax filing season, it is important to note the various annual adjustments the IRS makes annually to take in to account inflation. Below is a snapshot of the various tax rates, deductions, foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE) available to US expats with filing of their 2024 US tax returns.
| Rate | For Single Individuals | For Married Individuals Filing Joint Returns | For Heads of Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Up to $14,600 | Up to $29,200 | Up to $21,900 |
| 12% | $14,601 to $40,125 | $29,201 to $80,250 | $21,901 to $53,700 |
| 22% | $40,126 to $85,525 | $80,251 to $171,050 | $53,701 to $85,500 |
| 24% | $85,526 to $163,300 | $171,051 to $326,600 | $85,501 to $163,300 |
| 32% | $163,301 to $207,350 | $326,601 to $414,700 | $85,501 to $163,300 |
| 35% | $207,351 to $518,400 | $414,701 to $622,050 | $207,351 to $518,400 |
| 37% | $518,401 or more | $622,051 ог more | $518,401 or more |
The standard deduction for married filing jointly rises to $24,800 for tax year 2024, up $400 from the prior year. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $12,400 in for 2024, up $200, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $18,650 for tax year 2024, up $300.
The personal exemption for tax year 2024 remains at 0, as it was for 2023, this elimination of the personal exemption was a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Each year the IRS adjusts the maximum amount of FEIE to account for inflation. The FEIE amount for 2024 has increased to $126,500, which means that the first $126,500 of your foreign earned income can be excluded from taxation if you meet certain requirements as an expat. FEIE can be claimed by filing Form 2555 with your personal tax return.
The annual exclusion for gifts is $18,000 for calendar year 2024, as it was for calendar year 2023. This means for any gifts made which are below this amount in the calendar year, these are exempt from reporting.
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