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Form 2555

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 2555

Foreign Earned Income

Rev. 2023

This document provides instructions on how to complete Form 2555 (2023) for U.S. citizens or residents abroad who want to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, the Housing Exclusion or Deduction, or both. The form helps determine the amount of income subject to tax and the corresponding deductions. It also guides users on attaching necessary computations.

Instructions

FAQ
  • What are the limits on housing expenses that can be deducted on Form 2555?

    The amount you can deduct for housing expenses depends on whether or not you use your home for business. If you do not use your home for business, the maximum amount you can deduct is $1,000. If you use your home for business, the maximum amount you can deduct is $4,170.

  • How many days can a taxpayer claim as non-business travel expenses on Form 2555?

    You may deduct reasonable non-business travel expenses for the day of departure and the return trip. The total number of days you may claim is limited to your total business miles for the year.

  • What is the maximum amount of housing expenses that can be deducted on Form 2555 for tax year 2023?

    $4,170 if you use your home for business or $1,000 if you do not use your home for business.

  • What is the maximum amount of travel expenses that can be deducted on Form 2555?

    $0 if you do not use your car for business. If you do use your car for business, you may deduct $.16 per mile.

  • What are the limits on miscellaneous business expenses that can be deducted on Form 2555?

    $2,700 if you use your home for business. The total amount you may deduct is limited to $2,700, even if your expenses are more than this.

  • What is the maximum amount of travel expenses that can be deducted on Form 2555?

    $0.16 per mile driven for business use of a car or other vehicle.

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Federal tax forms

Form 2555 is one of Federal tax forms that are documents used to report and file federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. These forms are used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to report their income, deductions, and other relevant information necessary for calculating their federal tax liability.

The most commonly used federal tax form is the Form 1040, which is used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income tax. Other commonly used forms include the Form 1065 for partnerships, Form 1120 for corporations, and Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations.

Federal tax forms typically require taxpayers to report various sources of income, such as wages, salaries, and tips, as well as income from investments, rental properties, and other sources. The forms also allow taxpayers to claim deductions and credits for various expenses, such as charitable contributions, mortgage interest, and healthcare expenses.

It is important to file federal tax forms accurately and on time, as failure to do so can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS.

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