Originally Posted by
Pootie Tang
If I take a contract in Asia, any preferred off shore tax havens to avoid cutting Uncle Sam an deserved check each year? I believe if you're away for more than 330 days / year, you're not liable for federal tax, but I plan on coming back for more than 35 days per year.
I would say it's undeserved tax cut for Uncle Sam. IIRC, any money you make out of country as an American citizen is taxable.
Income from Abroad is Taxable
If I make my money from a foreign country with a foreign company, there is no reason that the IRS should get any of it just because I am an American citizen.