Hi There,
I worked abroad from 02/15/2021 to present, when I look at the flow chart in IRS Pub. 54 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf ) page 13 and the example in IRS Pub. 54 Page 15, I am qualify. but my question it I am still working abroad, so, what date do I need to enter for the 12 month period End?
Here are the screenshot for the flow chart and the example:
Thank you
lee
How to Figure the 12-Month Period Foreign Earned Income Exclusion - Physical Presence Test
There are four rules you should know when figuring out the 12-month period:
You can select any 12 month period up to and including the day you file your tax return.
Thank you for your reply, JohnB5677. In this case, I went abroad on 2/15/2021 and my 12-month period is from 2/15/2021 to 2/14/2022 although I am still abroad today. So, this means that I am qualify for the Physical Presence Test, am I right?
Thank you
lee
Yes. You can use any 12 month up to the day you file as Tax Expert @JohnB5677 said.
If you met the test in February, TurboTax will allow you the foreign earned income exclusion because you have been outside the US for more than one year prior to the filing date.