@rhymedog56 , agreeing with the steps/ instructions etc. from my colleagues @DoninGA and @rjs , I would like to suggest you to familiarize yourself with IIRS pub. 54 --> Publication 54 (2023), Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad | Internal Revenue Ser...
assuming that this is first year filing from abroad.
Please also note that even if excluded , your Foreign Earned Income , is still subject to FICA /SECA Taxes ( 15.3% for Social Security & Medicare ). If you are participating in the local country's similar scheme, then you still have to file the schedule-SE , attach the certificate of participation -- so you don't pay twice. This applies only for countries that have a totalization agreement with the USA ( please see SSA website on the list of countries and how to do it ).
Is there more I can do for you ?
