Tax Break for working outside the US?

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Tax Break for working outside the US?

In 2006 I worked in Malaysia for my company for about 8 months, but not consecutivly. Is there any tax break I am eligable for??

2007-01-04 15:12:01 · 2 answers · asked by Taba 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

So I guess in my surcamstance the answer is no.....

2007-01-04 17:42:50 · update #1

2 answers

Go to link below.

2007-01-04 15:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The foreign earned income exclusion is provided in Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code. To be eligible, a US citizen or permanent resident must be present in the foreign country for the entire taxable year or for 330 days in a consecutive 12 month period.

2007-01-05 04:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋