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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice see page 4 of separate instructions. Cat. No. 11900P Form 2555 2008 Page The physical presence test is based on the 12-month period from through Enter your principal country of employment during your tax year. If line 38 and the number of days in your 2008 tax year usually 366 are the same enter 1. 000. Otherwise divide line 38 by the number of days in your 2008 tax year and enter the result as a decimal round...

How to fill out 2008 form 2555

How to fill out 2008 form 2555:

1. Gather all necessary information such as your personal details, income details, and foreign earned income details.
2. Fill out Part I - General Information, which includes your name, address, and Social Security Number.
3. Proceed to Part II - Choose Your Exclusion. Here, you will need to select between the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Housing Exclusion or Deduction.
4. Fill out Part III - Your qualifications. Provide the required information to prove your eligibility for the chosen exclusion.
5. Complete Part IV - Your Foreign Earned Income. Enter your income details, including the amount of foreign earned income and the countries where it was earned.
6. If applicable, fill out Part V - Your Housing Exclusion or Deduction. Provide the necessary information related to your housing expenses.
7. Fill out Part VI - Figure Your Tax. Use the provided instructions to calculate your foreign earned income exclusion and any tax owed or refunded.
8. Complete Part VII - Signature and Verification. Sign and date the form to certify the accuracy of the information provided.
9. Keep a copy of the filled form for your records and submit it to the appropriate tax authorities.

Who needs 2008 form 2555:

1. Individuals who have earned income in a foreign country during the tax year 2008.
2. Those who believe they are eligible for excluding their foreign earned income from their taxable income.
3. Individuals who want to claim the foreign housing exclusion or deduction for qualified housing expenses incurred while living abroad during the tax year 2008.

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What is form 2555?

Form 2555 is a tax form used by U.S. citizens or residents to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and exclude foreign earned income from their taxable income.

Who is required to file form 2555?

Individuals who have foreign earned income and meet the minimum requirements set by the IRS are required to file form 2555.

How to fill out form 2555?

To fill out form 2555, you need to provide your personal information, calculate your foreign earned income exclusion, and attach supporting documents. It is recommended to consult a tax professional or refer to the official IRS instructions for detailed guidance.

What is the purpose of form 2555?

The purpose of form 2555 is to allow taxpayers to exclude a certain amount of foreign earned income from their taxable income, reducing their overall tax liability.

What information must be reported on form 2555?

Form 2555 requires taxpayers to report their personal information, foreign income details, days of presence in a foreign country or countries, and any housing expenses related to their foreign employment.