Do travel days count?

If you are in the US for less than 24 hours while traveling between foreign countries (a transit day), that day does NOT count as a US presence day. Presence Proof automatically identifies and excludes transit days from your count.

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Track Your FEIE Physical Presence Test

Q: How much can I exclude with FEIE in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the FEIE allows you to exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income from US taxation (indexed annually for inflation).

Q: Do I still need to file a US tax return?

Yes. US citizens must file a tax return even if all income is excluded via FEIE. You claim the exclusion by filing Form 2555 with your 1040.

Miss the 330-day mark by one day and you could lose your FEIE — worth up to $132,900 in 2026 (indexed annually).

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The Challenge

FEIE Compliance Is Complex

To qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion via the Physical Presence Test, you must prove you were physically present outside the US for at least 330 full days in a 12-month period.

Complex Calculations

Transit days, partial days, and cross-year trips make manual counting nearly impossible. One mistake can disqualify your entire exclusion.

IRS Evidence Requirements

The IRS requires passport stamps, flight records, hotel receipts, and rental agreements. Organizing this manually is overwhelming.

Rolling 12-Month Windows

Your 12-month period doesn't have to match the calendar year. Finding the optimal window requires testing dozens of scenarios.

Why not spreadsheets?

No overlap detection: Manually entered trips can overlap or leave gaps without warning.
Rolling-window math: Testing every possible 12-month period requires hundreds of formulas.
No audit trail: The IRS expects structured documentation, not a messy spreadsheet.

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How It Works

Automated FEIE Tracking

Three simple steps to organized FEIE documentation.

Add Trips

Enter travel dates manually. We handle transit days and cross-border date logic.

See Day Counts

Instant calculation across rolling 12-month windows. See your day counts in real time.

Review Compliance

See your compliance status, rolling window analysis, and upcoming free-up dates at a glance. Generate PDF reports with the Pro plan.

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Everything You Need for FEIE Documentation

IRS-Aligned Day Counting

Automatically handles transit days (<24hrs), partial days, and cross-year trips per IRS Publication 54.

Rolling 12-Month Analysis

Rolling 12-month window analysis evaluates your qualifying days across both 365-day and 366-day windows.

Evidence Management (Pro)

Upload and organize documents alongside your trips. Keep passport scans, boarding passes, and receipts in one place.

Documentation Reports (Pro)

Generate PDF reports with trip logs, day count summaries, and evidence indexes.

Multi-Country Tracking (Pro)

Track travel across multiple countries with full multi-segment trip support.

Multi-Year History

Track unlimited years of travel history. Perfect for consecutive year qualifications.

Forward Look

Plan future travel to stay under the 35-day US limit. Free users get 30-day lookahead; Pro extends to 365 days.

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Disclaimer: PresenceProof helps users prepare documentation consistent with IRS Form 2555 guidelines for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. PresenceProof is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IRS, and does not provide legal or tax advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FEIE Physical Presence Test?

The Physical Presence Test is one of two ways to qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). You must be physically present in a foreign country for at least 330 full days during any 12-month period. This is different from the Bona Fide Residence Test, which looks at intent rather than day counting.

How do transit days work?

If you are in the US for less than 24 hours while traveling between foreign countries (e.g., a layover), that day does NOT count as a US presence day. Our tracker automatically identifies transit days and excludes them from your count. Note: multi-country trip tracking is available on the Pro plan.

Can my 12-month period span two calendar years?

Yes! Your 12-month qualifying period does not have to match the calendar year or tax year. You can choose any 12 consecutive months. Pro users can change the as-of date to review different 12-month periods and evaluate which qualifying window applies to their situation.

What evidence does the IRS require?

The IRS may request proof of foreign presence, including passport stamps, visa records, entry/exit records, flight itineraries, hotel receipts, rental agreements, employment contracts, and utility bills. Pro plan users can upload and organize evidence directly within Presence Proof.

How much can I exclude with FEIE in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the FEIE allows you to exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income from US taxation (indexed annually for inflation). If you are married and both spouses qualify, you can each claim the exclusion separately.

Do I still need to file a US tax return?

Yes. US citizens must file a tax return even if all of their income is excluded via FEIE. You claim the exclusion by filing Form 2555 with your 1040.

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