Foreign Employee Compensation & US Expat Taxes
Foreign Employee Compensation & Expat Tax
Specialized US tax filing for remote workers living in Korea, US corporate expats, and employees granted US RSUs/stock options. We optimize Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) to eliminate double taxation.
US Remote Workers Living in Korea
Filing US taxes for remote employees or freelancers residing in Korea receiving W-2s or 1099s.
Remote WorkerUS Corporate Expats in Korea
Expat tax returns for US corporate employees transferred to Korean subsidiaries or branches.
US ExpatRSU & Stock Option Holders in Korea
Resolving dual US and Korean tax reporting liabilities on US corporate stock option vesting events.
RSU & OptionsKey Features & Core Benefits
Strict IRS compliance and maximum refund accuracy.
IRS Form 2555 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Excluding up to $126,500 of foreign earned income under IRS Physical Presence Test rules.
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC Form 1116)
Claiming dollar-for-dollar Foreign Tax Credits for taxes paid to the Korean National Tax Service.
Remote Worker W-2 vs 1099 Status Analysis
Evaluating 15.3% self-employment tax liabilities and withholding rules for cross-border remote work.
Cross-Border RSU & Stock Option Filing
Cross-reconciling Korean global income tax filings with US Form 1040 capital gains for RSU grants.
Dual-Status Expat Tax Returns
Preparing dual-status tax returns (Form 1040/1040-NR) for relocation transition years.
24/7 Virtual Filing for Korea Timezone
24/7 secure document portal access designed specifically for Korea-based clients.
Simple 4-Step Process
Track your filing progress transparently online.
Tax Doc Portal Upload
Upload US W-2/1099s and Korean tax receipts to our secure online portal 24/7.
Tax Treaty & FEIE/FTC Audit
Assigned CPA evaluates Korean tax credits and FEIE exclusion thresholds.
Double Tax Relief & Sign
Review zero-double-tax calculations and provide your electronic signature online.
IRS E-File & Confirmation
E-filing directly to the IRS and state, delivering official electronic filing receipts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers to common questions about filing US taxes with TPT Tax.
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Eliminate US-Korea Double Taxation
Maximize FEIE and Foreign Tax Credits to eliminate cross-border double taxation.