My family and I moved to the US on May 2018. We are filing joint return to be treated as full year residents. Before moving to the US I was employed abroad and was paid wage. It is clear to me that I have to report that earned income in my 2018 tax return. However, I am wondering if I can report it as FEC on Line 1 of the Form 1040, ignoring forms 2555 and 2555-EZ, and as such surrendering foreign earned income tax exclusion?
