tig2555
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Form 2555, question about calculating number of days in my qualifying period

Hello experts.

I am qualified under Bona Fide residence. I entered that information.

Regarding question 14(a), in 2017 I was in the USA for 42 days total. I entered that data into the software. 

I don't claim the Housing Exclusion, so I didn't complete part VI.


Question:

Then I am asked to provide "Qualified Days" ( line 38 in part VII). "Others, enter number of days in your qualifying period in 2017."  Is it 323 or 365 days in my case? Can it be something else? Note, I lived abroad in 2017 with the exception of the 42 days I was back to the USA on business.

thank you,

Tig