I'm a US citizen living and working outside the United States. Do I pay US taxes on income from stock compensation and stock sales? Can I avoid double taxation?

The United States taxes the worldwide income of all US citizens, regardless of where they live. This means that when you live abroad you must file a US tax return that includes your worldwide income. In addition, the foreign country where you live may also tax your income. But the US has tax treaties with certain nations to help taxpayers avoid double taxation...

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