I am a military member stationed in Germany. My spouse lives with me under SOFA status, working at a German company. Does my spouse pay US taxes in addition to German?
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DanaB
Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:38:26 AM
As a U.S. citizen/resident your worldwide income is taxable in the US. Your spouse's German income may qualify for the foreign earned income exclusionor she might be able to use the foreign tax credit for taxes paid to Germany. You cannot use both.
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DanaB
Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:38:26 AM
As a U.S. citizen/resident your worldwide income is taxable in the US. Your spouse's German income may qualify for the foreign earned income exclusionor she might be able to use the foreign tax credit for taxes paid to Germany. You cannot use both.