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Hi all, it's probably a common question, but I see no search function on this site. I'm trying to figure out if the cut in pay I would get on a DODEA job would be compensated by an OCONUS different tax treatment.

I know that there is a tax exemption (~$80K?) for people working abroad, but does it apply to DODEA employees? If yes, how does this work, or apply, to them?

Thanks in advance for any useful info,

T.
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haha NP. Post allowance and LQA vary by location. The LQA will always be enough to cover a nice place and generous utilities wherever you are. Post Allowance will vary quite a bit by location but generally ranges from around $200 to $500 per paycheck, which makes it difficult to factor exactly how that would fit into your potential financial picture. ...See More
Mar 25, 2018
Buzz Tony, I'm curious to know for which state you teach? A DoDEA salary would be pay cut for you??
Mar 25, 2018
teacher42 I believe that 80K deduction you are referring to is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. No, DoDEA employees do not get to use that. I may be wrong, but as far as I know you can only use the foreign earned exclusion when you are working for a foreign employer. I hope I'm wrong.
Mar 26, 2018
haha You're not wrong. We all pay US federal taxes. Some teachers still have to pay state income tax, depending on your home of record/permanent address back in the US.
Mar 26, 2018
tony75 Hi all. I apologize for the late reply. Thanks for all who replied, especially for the link to the pay rates. From what I can see, step 1 with a Master's degree is about 47K's. To answer T.Rob's question, I'm in CA but not with DODEA; completely different pay system. I would have to find out if changing state residence would be warranted, since I m...See More
Mar 30, 2018


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