I am a Dept of Defense civilian employee that was deployed for 178 days. Is the income earned during those 178 days considered foreign earned income and is it taxable?

shaw5588 · ‎June 6, 2019

Karen1209 · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, the income is taxable, but not as foreign income. Please refer to this IRS link Civilian Employees Stationed Abroad for details.

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