Get the free 2011 Form 2555. Foreign Earned Income - irs

Form 2555 OMB No. 1545-0074 Foreign Earned Income Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ? See separate instructions. ? 2011 Attach to Form 1040. Attachment Sequence No. 34 For Use by

How to fill out 2011 form 2555 foreign

How to fill out 2011 form 2555 foreign?

1. Gather all necessary information: Before filling out the form, make sure you have all the required information such as your personal details, income earned abroad, and any applicable deductions or exclusions.
2. Determine your filing status: Decide whether you will be filing as a single individual or if you are married and filing jointly or separately. Your filing status will impact how you complete certain sections of the form.
3. Fill out Part I - General Information: Provide your full name, social security number, and the foreign country where you lived and worked during the tax year.
4. Complete Part II - Qualifying Bonafide Resident Test: If you meet the qualifications of being a bonafide resident in a foreign country, provide the necessary details such as the date you first went abroad and the dates of any trips back to the United States.
5. Fill out Part III - Physical Presence Test: If you did not meet the bonafide resident test, but you satisfy the physical presence test by being physically present in a foreign country for a certain number of days, provide the required information including the dates of your presence abroad.
6. Complete Part IV - Bona Fide Resident of US Virgin Islands: If you were a bona fide resident of the US Virgin Islands during the tax year, fill out this section with the necessary details and calculations.
7. Fill out Part V - Active Duty Military: If you were on active duty as a member of the U.S. armed forces during the tax year, complete this section with the relevant information and any applicable exclusions or deductions.
8. Provide additional information, if necessary: If there are any special circumstances or additional information you need to include, make sure to provide it in the designated spaces or attach separate sheets as needed.
9. Sign and date the form: Make sure to sign and date the form in the appropriate sections to certify that the information provided is true and accurate.

Who needs 2011 form 2555 foreign?

1. U.S. citizens or resident aliens who lived and worked abroad during the 2011 tax year may need to file Form 2555 to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
2. Individuals who meet the qualifications of either the bonafide resident test or the physical presence test, as specified by the IRS, may be required to complete this form in order to qualify for the foreign income exclusion.
3. If you were a bona fide resident of the US Virgin Islands during the tax year or if you were on active duty military service during that time, you may also need to fill out this form to claim certain exclusions or deductions.

Note: It is recommended to consult with a tax professional or refer to the IRS instructions for Form 2555 to ensure accurate completion and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

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What is form 2555 foreign earned?

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

Who is required to file form 2555 foreign earned?

US citizens or resident aliens who work and earn income outside of the United States.

How to fill out form 2555 foreign earned?

Form 2555 requires providing personal information, details about foreign earned income, housing expenses, and the calculation of exclusions or deductions.

What is the purpose of form 2555 foreign earned?

The purpose of form 2555 is to avoid double taxation on income earned abroad by excluding it from US income tax.

What information must be reported on form 2555 foreign earned?

Information about foreign earned income, foreign residential address, physical presence test qualifications, and exclusion or deduction amounts.

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