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SGM Instructions for Form 2555 Draft Ok to Print Init. date 15 03 - 20-NOV-2008 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. What s New Exclusion amount. For 2008 the maximum exclusion has increased to 87 600. Purpose of Form 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 ea...

How to fill out form 2555 for 2008

How to fill out form 2555 for 2008:

1. Gather all the necessary documents and information, such as your passport, tax records, and foreign income documents.
2. Fill out your personal information, including your name, address, and social security number, in the designated sections of the form.
3. Report your foreign income on the appropriate lines of the form, stating the amount in US dollars.
4. Fill out the other sections of the form, such as the foreign housing exclusion or deduction, if applicable to your situation.
5. Calculate and enter the total foreign earned income exclusion on the designated line of the form.
6. Sign and date the form, and attach any required supporting documents.
7. Mail the completed form to the appropriate IRS mailing address for your region.

Who needs form 2555 for 2008:

1. U.S. citizens or resident aliens who earned income abroad during the tax year 2008.
2. Individuals who meet the requirements for the foreign earned income exclusion and/or foreign housing exclusion or deduction.
3. Those who are eligible to claim tax benefits related to foreign earned income, such as the foreign tax credit or the foreign housing exclusion.

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What is form 2555 for instructions?

Form 2555 is used by U.S. citizens or resident aliens who work and live outside the United States and want to exclude foreign earned income from their taxable income.

Who is required to file form 2555 for instructions?

U.S. citizens or resident aliens who have foreign earned income and meet certain requirements must file form 2555 to claim the foreign earned income exclusion.

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To fill out form 2555, you need to provide information about your foreign earnings, foreign housing costs, and other relevant details. The form also requires you to attach supporting documents and calculate your foreign earned income exclusion.

What is the purpose of form 2555 for instructions?

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

What information must be reported on form 2555 for instructions?

Form 2555 requires reporting of foreign earned income, foreign housing expenses, and other income and deductions related to your foreign employment.

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