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Generally, compensation for personal services performed for a foreign government at a foreign embassy or foreign consular office, or a miscellaneous foreign government office, or for an international organization in the United States is U.S. source, not foreign source income under the Internal Revenue Code.

 

Are you an employee or are you self-employed?  Since you don't get a W-2 and your "employer" doesn't withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes, you may be self-employed. Do you have an employment contract? If so, does it say you're an independent contractor?

 

To enter self-employed income, you'll have to create a business return. This is what the IRS requires. TurboTax will automatically calculate Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare). To enter your income, see Where do I enter Schedule C?

 

If you're considered an employee, complete a substitute W-2. Note: You won't be able to E-file. You'll have to file a paper return. Please see How do I file a substitute W-2 using Form 4852?

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