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DC in Suwon
Joined: 14 Dec 2008
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: Are we taxed on our earnings when getting back to U.S.?? |
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Are we taxed on our earnings when getting back to U.S.?? |
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The Grumpy Senator

Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Location: Up and down the 6 line
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:57 am Post subject: |
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You are tax-exempt up to $80,000 of foreign earned money. There is a form you fill out along with your 1040 and just zero everything out. |
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peacemaker
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Yup. The form is 2555 if I remember right. Check out irs.gov |
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DC in Suwon
Joined: 14 Dec 2008
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: |
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thanks a lot guys! |
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ChinaBoy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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You must file every year. Do not wait until you "get back to U.S." (sic) |
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