A 2025 guide for U.S. citizens to legally pay zero income tax without renouncing citizenship 2025 Guide to Zero-Tax Life as an American Without Giving Up Citizenship Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to renounce your U.S. citizenship to escape federal income taxes. In 2025, smart Americans are combining legal tools like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, offshore entities, and tax-friendly residency to achieve a 0% effective tax rate — all while keeping their passport. 1. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) Live outside the U.S. for 330 full days and you can exclude up to $120,000+ of foreign-earned income. Married couples can double this benefit. This is the foundation of any zero-tax strategy without renunciation. 2. Choose a Territorial Tax Country Countries like Georgia, Panama, and Thailand don’t tax foreign-sourced income. This means if your business earns from abroad, your host country won’t touch it — and neither will the U.S., thanks to the FEIE. 3...