IAM A U.S CITIZEN LIVING OUTSIDE U.S .....WHAT FORM SHOULD I FILE FOR TAXES??? ?

Question

IAM A U.S CITIZEN LIVING OUTSIDE U.S .....WHAT FORM SHOULD I FILE FOR TAXES??? ?

Answer 1

1040 like everybody else.

Answer 2

The same as if you lived in the U.S., probably Form 1040.

Answer 3

Go www.IRS.gov and check out the frequently asked questions on US citizens living abroad.  Also, check out the following publications and forms on the IRS website. I hope this helped.  Take care of yourself.

References:

Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad

Publication 514, Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals

Form 2555 (PDF), Foreign Earned Income

Form 2555EZ (PDF), Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

Form 1116 (PDF), Foreign Tax Credit

Tax Topic 853, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion - General