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This publication explains the tax filing requirements for U.S. citizens working for the U.S. Government and stationed abroad, covering allowances, expenses, and reporting related to their worldwide
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Obtain the Publication 516 form from the IRS website or your tax professional.
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Read the instructions on the form carefully to understand the requirements.
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Fill in your personal information, including your name, address, and Social Security number.
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Provide details about your foreign income and any applicable exclusions.
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Attach any necessary schedules or supporting documentation.
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Review your completed form for accuracy and completeness.
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Submit the form by the required deadline, either electronically or by mail.

Who needs Publication 516?

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U.S. citizens or residents who have foreign earned income.
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Taxpayers looking to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
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Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for the foreign residency test.
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Taxpayers reporting income earned while living abroad.
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Popular IRS publications include: Pub 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer; Pub 15, Employer's Tax Guide; Pub 17, Your Federal Income Tax; and Pub 334, Tax Guide for Small Business.
Picking up copies at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. Going to the IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center page. Requesting copies by phone — 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, your local time — except Alaska and Hawaii which are Pacific time.
IRS publications are informational booklets written by the Internal Revenue Service that give taxpayers detailed guidance on tax issues.
You are taxed on your worldwide income, even though you live and work abroad.
You'll get this error if the IRS e-File database says the taxpayer's SSN was entered on a different return to claim a dependent exemption. For example, this may happen when a student tries to file their own tax return and claim themselves after their parents filed a tax return and claimed the student as a dependent.
These forms and publications are available on the Internet, on CD-ROM, through fax on demand, over the telephone, through the mail, at local IRS offices, at some banks, post offices, and libraries, and even at some grocery stores, copy centers and office supply stores.
Popular IRS publications include: Pub 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer; Pub 15, Employer's Tax Guide; Pub 17, Your Federal Income Tax; and Pub 334, Tax Guide for Small Business.

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Publication 516 is a document issued by the IRS that provides guidance on the tax treatment of income earned by residents of foreign countries from U.S. sources and the tax obligations of U.S. taxpayers receiving such income.
Individuals who receive income from U.S. sources and are subject to tax withholding requirements, especially non-resident aliens and foreign entities, may be required to file Publication 516.
Publication 516 should be filled out with accurate information about the income received from U.S. sources, including details like the type of income, amounts, and the payers of that income, following the instructions provided in the publication.
The purpose of Publication 516 is to inform taxpayers about their obligations regarding U.S.-sourced income and the applicable tax rates, as well as to aid in the proper reporting and compliance with U.S. tax laws.
The information that must be reported on Publication 516 includes the type and amount of U.S.-sourced income received, details about the payers, and any applicable tax treaty benefits or exemptions.
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