Fillable Form 2555 – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion PDF

Form 2555 is the IRS tax form used to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. If you lived and worked abroad during the tax year, this form lets you exclude up to $120,000 (2023 limit) of foreign wages from U.S. taxable income.

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What Is Form 2555?

Form 2555 reports your foreign earned income, housing expenses, and the days you were physically present abroad. The form is attached to your Form 1040 when you file your U.S. tax return.

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Step‑by‑Step Guide to Complete Form 2555

Follow the How‑To steps below to fill out the form in minutes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Entering the wrong number of foreign‑presence days – double‑check travel records.
• Miscalculating the housing deduction – use the IRS tables for the specific city.
• Forgetting to attach Form 2555 to your Form 1040 – the exclusion won’t be applied otherwise.

Where to Submit the Completed Form

After you finish, download the filled PDF and attach it to your electronic tax filing (e‑file) or mail it with your paper return to the IRS address listed in the Form 1040 instructions.

Need more guidance? The official IRS instructions are included in the PDF, and you can always consult a tax professional for complex situations.