IR-2016-93, June 28, 2016

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service will hold a free online, web-based information session to assist U.S. overseas taxpayers in understanding the foreign earned income exclusion on Wednesday, June 29.

In general, a U.S. citizen or a resident alien of the United States living abroad is taxed on their worldwide income. However, these taxpayers may qualify to exclude from income up to an amount of foreign earnings that is adjusted annually for inflation ($100,800 for 2015 or $101,300 for 2016). In addition, eligible taxpayers can exclude or deduct certain foreign housing amounts.

This webinar covers the basics of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion including:
The requirements for claiming the foreign earned income exclusion
Identifying which form to use, Form 2555 or 2555-EZ
Specifying the information to include on the Form 2555 or 2555-EZ

The webinar will take place on June 29, 2016, from 1:30- 2:30 p.m. EDT, (1730-1830 hours UTC-0).

To attend this webinar, taxpayers or tax professionals interested in learning more about these requirements should log in using the Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers webinar link. It is recommended attendees log in 10 minutes prior to the start time.

The session will be recorded and made available at a later time.
Attendees will earn 1 CE credit (Federal Tax).
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