I stay oversea in 2018 more than 330 days. I still work for my U.S employer and get paid . Do I qualify for foreign earned income exclusion?

[guo_qi_feng]

I stayed outside of U.S for more than 330 days in 2018. I still work for my U.S employer and paid. That is my only income in 2018. Do I qualify foreign earned income exclusion? Does it apply to both Federal and state tax?

[Cindy0H]

According to the below standards, you do qualify. Each state has different rules, so I would have to know the state to investigate that question. Post it in the comments below.

To qualify for the exclusion, the taxpayer's tax home must be outside the U.S. In addition, the taxpayer must meet either of two tests:

• Bonafide residence test:: the taxpayer was a bona fide resident of a foreign country for a period that includes a full U.S. tax year, or

• Physical presence test: the taxpayer must be physically present in a foreign country (or countries) for at least 330 full days in any 12-month period that begins or ends in the tax year in question.

[guo_qi_feng]

Thank you! I stayed in Kansas before I go oversea. I am qualify for the physical presence test.

[Cindy0H]

As a nonresident, you do not need to file if you did not receive income from Kansas sources.

[guo_qi_feng]

Thank you! Cindy. How do I fill 2555 form- 4b-Employer's foreign address? Can I fill NA if my company does not have foreign address?

[Cindy0H]

Just leave it blank.