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S. address Employer s foreign address a A foreign entity A U.S. company c Self Employer is check d any that apply A foreign affiliate of a U.S. company e Other specify 6a If you previously filed Form 2555 or Form 2555-EZ enter the last year you filed the form. b If you didn t previously file Form 2555 or 2555-EZ to claim either of the exclusions check here and go to line 7. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice see the Form 1040 instructions. Cat. No. 11900P Form 2555 2017 Page The physical pre ...

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Do I need to file both 2555 and 1116?

To clarify, you can use Form 2555 and Form 1116 on the same return, and you can use Form 2555 and Schedule A on the same return; however, if you claim a deduction you cannot claim a credit and if you claim a credit, you cannot claim a deduction.

Who should fill out form 2555?

To meet this test, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien who is physically present in a foreign country, or countries, for at least 330 full days during any period of 12 months in a row. A full day means the 24-hour period that starts at midnight.

What is the difference between form 1116 and 2555?

Form 2555 - Foreign Earned Income, used by taxpayers to claim the foreign-earned income exclusion, housing exclusion, and housing deduction. Form 1116 - Foreign Tax Credit, used by taxpayers to claim a credit against U.S. income tax liability for income taxes paid to a foreign jurisdiction.

Can you take both foreign income exclusion and foreign tax credit?

While you cannot take the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit on the same dollar of income, you can take both in the same year.

What is a 2555 form used for?

Form 2555 shows how you qualify for the bona fide residence test or physical presence test, how much of your foreign earned income is excluded, and how to figure the amount of your allowable foreign housing exclusion or deduction.

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Can you file form 2555 online?

You can e-file a tax return that includes Form 2555 through TurboTax.

Does TurboTax have form 2555?

Yes - TurboTax supports filing Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income, to calculate your foreign earned income exclusion and foreign housing exclusion or deduction.

What is the purpose of form 2555?

If you qualify, you can use Form 2555 to figure your foreign earned income exclusion and your housing exclusion or deduction. You cannot exclude or deduct more than your foreign earned income for the year.

What is the difference between foreign tax credit and foreign income exclusion?

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is only applicable to earned income, whereas the Foreign Tax Credit can be applied to both earned and unearned income. Earned income is defined as pay for personal services performed, such as salaries and wages, commissions, bonuses and self-employment income.

Can you amend to claim foreign earned income exclusion?

If your original income tax return was late and you want to file an amendment to claim the foreign earned income exclusion, your ability to file Form 1040X with Form 2555 to claim the foreign earned income exclusion will depend on whether Federal income tax will be due after you file the amended return.

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