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posted Apr 3, 2020 12:02:29 AM

Can I claim exempt when working an overseas contract in the Middle East? I live in Ecuador South A, and will not be in country 365 days., can I be exempt

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Expert Alumni
Apr 3, 2020 6:04:59 AM

You can exclude up to $105,900 for 2019 from being taxed by the United States.

 

To fill out the information in TurboTax go to 

  • Wages & Income
  • Less Common Income
  • Foreign Earned Income and Exclusion.
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TurboTax will walk you through the steps to exclude your foreign earned income.

 

Filing Taxes While Overseas

 

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