Deductions & credits

After entering your wages, you will need to enter the amount of the income that is exempt as a negative number as follows;

1. Open your return in TurboTax 

2. Click on Wages & Income 

3. Scroll down to All Income 

4. Scroll down to Less Common Income 

5. Scroll down to Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C 

6. Click start 

7. Scroll down to Other reportable income 

8. Answer yes 

9. Enter wage description and amount (as a negative number, which will zero out your wages)

You will need to attach Form 8833 if you are claiming a treaty position or a certification from the Department of State as indicated in the previous answer.  As such you will need to print and mail your tax return.