Complicated remote work scenario

[Remote guy]

I’m a fully remote worker working for a (California) company and living/paying taxes in another state.

I am contemplating taking a second, international remote job, where I would be spending time in both countries and working both remote jobs. Broadly speaking, what are the tax implications of doing this?

[Anonymous_]

@Mike9241 @Critter-3 

[Critter-3]

If you are a sole proprietor filing a Sch C and working from home in the US  then nothing will change.

[Remote guy]

I am not self-employed, I am on a W2. So in this case I would have the same US job, and I would have a second job in a second country. I would reside in both countries at different times of the year (more time abroad if that matters), but retaining my state residency. No matter what country I am in, I would be working both jobs.

Understandably I’m not expecting advice on tax laws of a foreign country, I am more interested in what this would mean as far as U.S. tax obligations.

[TomD8 · Accepted solution]

As a U.S. citizen, you are obligated to pay U.S. federal income tax on your worldwide income.  You may qualify for a foreign tax credit if your income is also subject to the income tax of a foreign country.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-tax-credit