U.S. citizens residing abroad in certain countries are exempt from paying U.S. tax on their U.S Social Security benefits. This is important information for expatriates to know before filing taxes annually.

A U.S. citizen who is a resident of one of the following countries is exempt from U.S. tax on their U.S. Social Security benefits:

Canada       

Ireland       

Romania

Egypt           

Israel         

United Kingdom

Germany     

Italy (must also be a citizen of Italy)