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This document provides guidelines for U.S. citizens or resident aliens living in a foreign country on how to complete Form 2555 to exclude foreign earned income and claim housing exclusion or deduction.

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How to fill out Instructions for Form 2555

1. Obtain Form 2555 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
2. Fill in your personal information in Part I, including your name and social security number.
3. In Part II, indicate your foreign address.
4. Determine your tax home and check the appropriate box.
5. Complete Part III by reporting your foreign earned income.
6. In Part IV, claim any housing exclusion or deduction if applicable.
7. Review the instructions carefully for any additional requirements.
8. Sign and date the form.

Who needs Instructions for Form 2555?

1. U.S. citizens and resident aliens who earn income while living abroad.
2. Taxpayers seeking to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
3. Individuals who qualify for the Foreign Housing Exclusion or Deduction.

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How much foreign income is exempt from U.S. taxes?

However, you may qualify to exclude your foreign earnings from income up to an amount that is adjusted annually for inflation ($107,600 for 2020, $108,700 for 2021, $112,000 for 2022, and $120,000 for 2023). In addition, you can exclude or deduct certain foreign housing amounts.

What is the 2555 exclusion for 2023?

Certain taxpayers can exclude income earned in foreign countries. For 2023, this exclusion amount can be as much as $120,000.

How do you calculate foreign housing exclusion?

The computation of the base housing amount (line 32 of Form 2555) is tied to the maximum foreign earned income exclusion. The amount is 16% of the maximum exclusion amount divided by 365 (366 if a leap year), then multiplied by the number of days in your qualifying period that fall within your tax year.

What do I put for foreign earned income exclusion?

The maximum foreign earned income exclusion amount is adjusted annually for inflation. For tax year 2023, the maximum foreign earned income exclusion is the lesser of the foreign income earned or $120,000 per qualifying person. For tax year 2024, the maximum exclusion is $126,500 per person.

Who is required to file Form 2555?

If you're a U.S. expat, you may be able to exclude foreign earned income from U.S. taxable income using IRS Form 2555. This form allows eligible taxpayers to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), reducing or eliminating their U.S. tax liability on income earned abroad.

What are the rules for Form 2555?

To claim the exclusion, you must meet the following requirements: You must meet the Tax Home Test. You must have foreign earned income. You must meet the Bona Fide Residence or Physical Presence test.

What is the limitation on Form 2555?

Purpose: Form 2555 is used to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), which allows U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad to exclude a portion of their foreign earned income from U.S. taxation. For 2024, the exclusion limit is up to $126,500.

What is the income exclusion rule?

The income exclusion rule sets aside certain types of income as non-taxable. There are many types of income that qualify under this rule, such as life insurance death benefit proceeds, child support, welfare, and municipal bond income. 1 Income that is excluded is not reported anywhere on Form 1040.

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What is Instructions for Form 2555?

Instructions for Form 2555 provide guidance for U.S. citizens and resident aliens who are living abroad to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Housing Exclusion or Deduction.

Who is required to file Instructions for Form 2555?

U.S. citizens or resident aliens living and working outside the United States who wish to exclude foreign earned income, or claim housing exclusions or deductions are required to file.

How to fill out Instructions for Form 2555?

To fill out Form 2555, you must gather information about your foreign earned income, the countries you've lived in, and the number of days you've physically been present in those countries. Follow the step-by-step instructions for each section of the form, providing accurate and complete information.

What is the purpose of Instructions for Form 2555?

The purpose of Instructions for Form 2555 is to help taxpayers understand how to correctly report foreign earned income and claim exclusions or deductions, ensuring compliance with U.S. tax laws.

What information must be reported on Instructions for Form 2555?

Information that must be reported includes the taxpayer's foreign earned income, the qualifying period of foreign residence, details about the foreign country of residence, and any housing expenses if claiming the Foreign Housing Exclusion or Deduction.