Article: 50184
Overview
Form 2555 is used by U.S. citizens and resident aliens who qualify to exclude foreign earned income and to claim the foreign housing exclusion or deduction. If eligible, individuals can use this form to calculate and report the amount of foreign income and housing costs they can exclude from their taxable income.
You cannot exclude or deduct more than your foreign earned income for the year.
How to Add Form 2555
To add Form 2555 to your return:
- Go to Federal Taxes.
- Click Review.
- Click I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
- Enter 2555 in the search box and add Form 2555 – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
- Enter your information and click Save.
Additional Information
See the IRS Form 2555 Information Page and/or Form 2555 Instructions for more information.