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1998 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Instructions for Form 2555 Foreign Earned Income Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code. General Instructions TIP: Do not include

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How to fill out 1998 instructions for 2555:

1. Begin by gathering all necessary documents, including your 1998 Form 2555, which is used for foreign earned income exclusion, and any supporting documents such as your passport, employment records, and proof of foreign residency.
2. Start filling out the form by entering your personal information in the appropriate fields, including your name, address, social security number, and filing status.
3. Move on to Part I of the form, where you will provide details about your foreign earned income. Fill in the relevant income information, such as wages, self-employment income, and any other foreign income you received during the tax year. Be sure to follow the specific instructions for each type of income.
4. Proceed to Part II of the form, where you will calculate the foreign earned income exclusion. Here, you will need to determine the maximum exclusion amount based on the tax year and your foreign residency status. Then, calculate the exclusion percentage and enter the result in the appropriate field.
5. In Part III, you will calculate the housing amount exclusion, if applicable. Follow the instructions carefully to determine the eligible housing expenses and calculate the allowed exclusion amount.
6. Complete Part IV by signing and dating the form. If you had a tax preparer, they should also sign and provide their information.
7. Review the completed form for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
8. Finally, file the 1998 Form 2555 along with your other tax documents to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the specified deadline.

Who needs 1998 instructions for 2555?

1. Individuals who earned income outside of the United States in 1998 and wish to exclude a portion of that income from their taxable income may need the 1998 instructions for Form 2555.
2. U.S. citizens or resident aliens who meet the requirements for the foreign earned income exclusion, including the physical presence test or bona fide residence test, will need these instructions to accurately complete the form.
3. Those who resided in a foreign country for at least part of the tax year and have taxable income earned abroad should refer to the 1998 instructions for Form 2555 to ensure they meet all necessary criteria and properly report their foreign income.

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What is instructions for 2555 instructions?

Form 2555 is used to claim the foreign earned income exclusion and the foreign housing exclusion or deduction.

Who is required to file instructions for 2555 instructions?

U.S. citizens or resident aliens who work and live abroad may be required to file Form 2555.

How to fill out instructions for 2555 instructions?

The form requires information about your foreign earned income, your foreign tax home, and your housing expenses.

What is the purpose of instructions for 2555 instructions?

The purpose of Form 2555 is to exclude a certain amount of foreign earned income from U.S. taxation.

What information must be reported on instructions for 2555 instructions?

You must report your foreign earned income, foreign tax home, and housing expenses on Form 2555.