KarenJ2
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

You should just enter your US address as your permanent residence.

 

You do not have to file a tax return if your total income for the year, including the income earned in your home country converted to USD was less than $12,200 (unless the income you earned abroad was self-employment income). 

 

For NY, generally, you must file a New York State income tax return if you're a New York State resident and are required to file a federal return. You may also have to file a New York State return if you're a nonresident of New York and you have income from New York State sources.

 

You can go to the IRS website and print Form Sch B and check the box at the bottom of the page (7a) that says you have a foreign bank account.  However, check "no" that you do not have to file the FinCEN.

 

You will need to print your return and attach Schedule B (be sure to put your name and SSN on Schedule B).  You will need to mail your return.  The US Treasury Department is very focused on foreign bank account so it is important, if you file a return, that you include this form.  You can either upgrade in TurboTax and e-file or print and mail your return.

 

2019 Schedule B

 

 

If you do file a tax return, you must include your worldwide income even if it was less than $12,200.  

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