TaxLadySusan
Employee Tax Expert

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Hi Shanesnh, 

I was away for a long weekend. 

To answer your questions, when the questions ask for the Value of employer provided goods, when the employer didn't give you a stipend or cash,  it is referring to the Fair Market Value (the going rate) say for rent for example.  In other words what you would have paid for those items had you had to pay for those employer provided goods yourself. 

 

The second screen asks for the cash you received from your employer to cover your expenses.  This is self explanatory.  What did you receive from your employer to cover the costs of those items lists. 

 

If you paid for expenses (rent, etc,) yourself and you want to claim those expenses for the FEIE you enter the amount of money you spent for those qualifying expenses. 

 

I hope this helps.  You are always welcome to call us at 1-800-446-8848.