FEIE Physical Presence Test Calculator (2025)
Calculate your days outside the U.S. for the 330-day Physical Presence Test. Track your U.S. travel dates, analyze rolling 12-month windows, and export documentation reports for your records.
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Quick Check
Enter a U.S. trip to open the tracker with dates pre-filled.
How to use this FEIE calculator
- 1Click "Launch Free FEIE Tracker" to open the calculator
- 2Enter your U.S. travel entry and exit dates for each trip
- 3Review your qualifying days abroad and U.S. presence days
- 4Adjust date ranges to test different 12-month qualifying windows
- 5Create a free account to save your data and track ongoing compliance
- 6Export a documentation report with evidence links (account required)
What is the IRS 330-day Physical Presence Test?
The Physical Presence Test is one of two ways U.S. citizens and resident aliens can qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) under IRS Form 2555. To pass the test, you must be physically present in a foreign country (or countries) for at least 330 full days during a 12-month period.
The 12-month period does not have to match the calendar year — it can be any consecutive 12-month period that includes the tax year for which you're claiming the exclusion. This flexibility allows you to choose the period that maximizes your qualifying days.
Day-count mistakes are common because:
- Travel days don't count: The day you leave the U.S. and the day you return are not full days abroad
- Partial days are excluded: Only complete midnight-to-midnight days outside the U.S. qualify
- Documentation gaps: Without proper records, it's easy to miscount days or lack evidence during an audit
Missing the 330-day threshold by even one day can disqualify your entire exclusion — worth up to $128,200 in 2025. PresenceProof helps you organize your travel records and calculate day counts from the trips you enter.
Common Questions
What counts as a U.S. day for the Physical Presence Test?
Any day where you are physically present in the United States at any point counts as a U.S. day. This includes arrival and departure days, even if you are only in the U.S. for a few hours. Days spent in U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc.) also count as U.S. days.
Do travel days count toward my 330 days abroad?
Travel days when you depart from or arrive in the U.S. do NOT count as qualifying days abroad. The IRS requires "full days" outside the U.S. — meaning from midnight to midnight. If you depart the U.S. on June 1st and arrive abroad on June 1st, June 1st does not count. Your first qualifying day abroad is June 2nd.
What is a "full day" for FEIE purposes?
A full day means the entire 24-hour period from midnight to midnight. You must be physically outside the United States for the entire day. Partial days — such as arrival or departure days — do not count toward your 330-day requirement.
How do I document physical presence for an IRS audit?
Keep comprehensive records including: passport stamps (entry/exit), flight boarding passes and itineraries, hotel and rental receipts, bank and credit card statements showing foreign transactions, employer records, and any other evidence that establishes your physical location on specific dates.
Does a spreadsheet count as proof of physical presence?
A spreadsheet alone is not sufficient proof — it is a summary tool. The IRS requires underlying documentation (passport stamps, flight records, receipts) that corroborates your spreadsheet. PresenceProof helps you organize your travel log and link supporting evidence to each trip.
What evidence should I keep for FEIE compliance?
Essential evidence includes: passport pages with entry/exit stamps, airline tickets and boarding passes, hotel booking confirmations and receipts, rental agreements, bank statements with foreign transactions, foreign utility bills, employer travel records, and digital calendar records.
Can I export my travel history for tax filing?
Yes! PresenceProof allows you to export your travel history and day counts in formats suitable for sharing with tax professionals. Pro users can generate PDF documentation reports that include trip details, day calculations, and linked evidence.
What is the 12-month qualifying period for FEIE?
The 12-month period can be any consecutive 12 months that contain the tax year. It does not have to match the calendar year. You can choose any 12-month period that maximizes your qualifying days, as long as it includes the tax year for which you are claiming the exclusion.
Save your travel records
Create a free account to save your travel history, store supporting evidence in our secure vault, and export documentation reports with your trip logs and day counts.
Note: PresenceProof is a record-keeping and calculation tool. It does not provide tax, legal, or professional advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for guidance on your specific situation.