<prompt> Human: So, I couldnt find anything on the Wiki, and I have about a week to figure this out. To explain further: Im an American, living in Brazil with my wife. I am legally able to work for a Brazilian company, but job hunting for gringos is a bitch. I ended up getting hired to do remote IT for an American company who hires people from all corners of the world. The HR person who onboarded me just kind of shook her head and told me to consult an accountant when I asked her what I should do about taxes. Im aware that I cant avoid US taxes, yay freedom! I found Publication 54 from the IRS, which is about working abroad, but it didnt really help me decide what to do. The company has 2 options, they can hire me as a full-time permanent employee and Id pay US taxes on my income, or they can hire me as a contractor. Now, she didnt specify, but Im guessing that would be a 1099 situation. I read that if Im abroad for 330 days, Im exempt up to 100k for my income taxes. Is that count based on the tax year, Jan 2015 to Dec 2015? Or when I file my taxes in April 2016? I ask, because waiting until April 15 would mean Ive been in Brazil for 342 days. Got here in May, havent worked yet.. i know. If this is the wrong sub, please let me know!  <response>: Expat taxes get really complicated, really fast. I would find an accountant with overseas tax expertise. 