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posted Jun 1, 2019 10:56:33 AM

For the year 2018, I worked as a contractor on an APO in Kuwait ( military base.) Which of these options would apply to me?

1. Worked outside the U.S. - I worked outside the U.S. for an employer that wasn't the U.S. government or its agencies

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Jun 1, 2019 10:56:33 AM

As a contractor working on a military base and if you receive a W-2 you would check "Worked outside the U.S. - I worked outside the U.S. for an employer that wasn't the U.S. government or its agencies" after entering your W-2. And you might qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Credit. Please see this FAQ:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3290703

Please see this IRS News Release for additional information:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/new-law-makes-clear-combat-zone-contract-workers-qualify-for-foreign-earned-income-exclusion