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The foreign earned income exclusion, the foreign housing exclusion, and the foreign housing deduction are based on foreign earned income.

You may qualify for the foreign earned income, foreign housing exclusions and the foreign housing deduction if you meet certain requirements. Learn more.

The foreign earned income exclusion is voluntary.

If you are eligible for the exclusion this section will assist you in determining how much you can exclude.

To qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion, the foreign housing exclusion, or the foreign housing deduction, your tax home must be in a foreign country throughout your period of bona fide residence or physical presence abroad.

You generally cannot get an extension of more than 6 months. However, if you are outside the United States and meet certain tests, you may be able to get a longer extension.

Information about Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. If you qualify, you can use Form 2555 to figure your foreign earned income exclusion and your housing exclusion or deduction.

Describes when to file Form 2555 or Form 2555-EZ to claim the foreign earned income exclusion.

You meet the physical presence test if you are physically present in a foreign country or countries 330 full days during a period of 12 consecutive months.

You can revoke your choice for any tax year.You do this by attaching a statement that you are revoking one or more previously made choices to the return or amended return for the first year that you do not wish to claim the exclusion(s).