pk
Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

@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 ?