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Level 1
posted Mar 20, 2023 3:54:01 PM

How to file for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) on TurboTax

Last year, I lived overseas while working remotely for a U.S.-based company. Someone mentioned that I might qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). I recently completed my taxes using TurboTax but haven't transmitted them yet. However, I didn't see the option for FEIE on TurboTax, and I don't recall encountering any questions about living overseas. Can someone please advise me on how to initiate the FEIE process on TurboTax. Thanks!

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Level 15
Mar 20, 2023 3:55:29 PM

To enter Foreign Earned Income -

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Less Common Income
On Foreign Earned Income and Exclusion, click on the start or update button

 

Or enter foreign income in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to foreign income

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Level 15
Mar 20, 2023 3:55:29 PM

To enter Foreign Earned Income -

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Less Common Income
On Foreign Earned Income and Exclusion, click on the start or update button

 

Or enter foreign income in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to foreign income

Level 1
Mar 20, 2023 4:26:21 PM

Thank you very much; your response was both detailed and precise. I truly appreciate the assistance.