Files my 2017 return, irs now requesting missing or incomplete & asking that i complete and send it with form 2555, as i may be liable for tax, in turbotax i wasn't??

[rakrouki]

The exact text from the irs letter is: schedule C is missing or incomplete, complete the schd with information to support $xxxxx on line 20a form 2555 and send it to us. The income amount reported on line 20a form 2555 indicated you may be liable for self employment tax, complete sch c and send it. if you are not liable for self employment tax, provide an explanation with this reply.

All the income that I have made was overseas, and below the maximum amount allowed before being taxed. Is this normal?? i don't know what should i reply, i'm confused,

Thanks,

Ricky

[DanO]

The self-employment income is handled differently than wages earned from an employer with regards to earned income exclusion.

The rules for paying self-employment tax is generally the same whether you are living in the U.S. or abroad.  The self-employment tax is a social security and Medicare tax on your net earnings from self-employment, and you must pay self-employment tax if your net earnings are at least $400.

This is the reason for the Schedule C, to see what your profit and loss from your business is.

Follow what the IRS is requesting and provide the schedules necessary to figure what taxes may be owed.

[bine22]

Unless the OP pays into the social security system of a country with a totalization agreement. Then he would need a certificate of coverage.