I have the German equivalent of a w2 form in addition to an American w2. How do I declare my German income?

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Expert Alumni

Jun 4, 2019 2:58:29 PM

Report this income as Foreign Earned Income, if you earned this income while outside the US.

You'll find that under Less Common Income.
Go through the entire section. You may be able to exclude this income, or claim a credit for Foreign Taxes Paid.

If you worked for this German company in the US, report it as wages not reported on a W-2 or 1099.

That's also under Less Common Income, but as Miscellaneous Income.
The first choice under Miscellaneous Income is Other income not already reported on a Form W-2 or Form 1099.
Go through that section, past the screens that don't apply to you until you reach the screen Enter Source of Other Earned Income.
Choose Other.

Then enter a description and amount.

Expert Alumni

Jun 4, 2019 2:58:29 PM

Report this income as Foreign Earned Income, if you earned this income while outside the US.

You'll find that under Less Common Income.
Go through the entire section. You may be able to exclude this income, or claim a credit for Foreign Taxes Paid.

If you worked for this German company in the US, report it as wages not reported on a W-2 or 1099.

That's also under Less Common Income, but as Miscellaneous Income.
The first choice under Miscellaneous Income is Other income not already reported on a Form W-2 or Form 1099.
Go through that section, past the screens that don't apply to you until you reach the screen Enter Source of Other Earned Income.
Choose Other.

Then enter a description and amount.