Originally Posted by Sophia Yan

Hi everyone,

I am a Hong Kong-based business reporter with CNN and am looking to interview American expats who work as pilots on international routes about how they handle their taxes every year.

Some expats working outside the US don't have to pay taxes on the first ~$97,600 they earn -- the foreign-earned income exclusion. But pilots who are earning money while flying may not always qualify, as US tax authorities do not consider international airspace/waters to count as a foreign country for tax purposes. I see some of you have discussed this earlier in the thread.

Whether you are retired or currently working, if you have been in this situation before and would like to share your story with CNN for our report, please contact [email protected]. The interview will be conducted on the phone for a story on CNNMoney.com.

Thank you, Sophia