If you need an extension to meet either the Physical Presence or the Bona Fide Residence Test to qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion you will file Form 2350. To qualify for an extension using Form 2350, all of the following must apply:
- You are a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
- You expect to meet either the Bona Fide Residence Test or the Physical Presence Test, but not until after your tax return is due.
- Your tax home is in a foreign country (or countries) throughout your period of bona fide residence or physical presence, whichever applies.
An extension using Form 2350 is not automatic. The form includes a return label which the IRS will complete and return to you indicating whether your extension has been approved or denied. If approved, Form 2350 grants you an extension to 30 days after the date in which you expect to qualify for the Physical Presence Test or Bona Fide Residence Test.
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