Get 2003 Instruction 2555 Ez. Instructions For Form 2555ez

Filling out the 2003 Form 2555 EZ can help you claim the foreign earned income exclusion, allowing you to exclude a limited amount of your earnings from U.S. taxation. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you accurately complete the form online.

Follow the steps to accurately complete your Form 2555 EZ.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your document editor.
2. Review the general instructions provided at the beginning of the form, which outline the purpose and eligibility requirements for using Form 2555 EZ.
3. Fill out the identification section, including your name, address, and federal identification number.
4. Refer to lines 1a and 1b to determine if you qualify under the bona fide residence test, and provide the necessary dates of residence if applicable.
5. If applicable, complete lines 2a and 2b to indicate your eligibility under the physical presence test, ensuring that you have been physically present in a foreign country for at least 330 full days during any 12-month period.
6. On line 3, ensure that your tax home is correctly defined as being located in a foreign country during the required period.
7. Complete line 12 if you spent any time in the United States or its possessions in 2003, providing details about income earned in that time.
8. Calculate the number of days in your qualifying period that fall within 2003 for line 14 based on your meeting of the tax home and residence requirements.
9. Report your total foreign earned income on line 17, making sure it is converted to U.S. dollars using the appropriate exchange rates.
10. Once all fields are filled, review your form for accuracy, saving your changes before finalizing.
11. Download, print, or share the completed form as necessary, ensuring you retain a copy for your records.

Complete your Form 2555 EZ online today to take advantage of the foreign earned income exclusion.