Wednesday, February 23, 2011

foreign earned income exclusion 2011

foreign earned income exclusion 2011 ; If you are a US citizen or resident alien your worldwide income is generally subject to US income taxes. However, taxpayers who live and work overseas may be able to exclude their foreign income from their federal tax return. The rules governing the exclusion can be complicated and confusing, but there are important basics to follow when considering your foreign income.

Foreign Housing Expense Limitations for 2011

Under IRC § 911(a), a qualified individual can elect to exclude from gross income his or her foreign earned income and housing costs. Section 911(c)(1) provides a formula for determining the excludible amount of the individual’s foreign housing costs. Generally, under section 911(c)(2)(A), a qualified individual will be limited to maximum housing expenses of $27,870 in 2011. Read More...

Five Facts about Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

To qualify for the income exclusion, you must be a US citizen or resident alien, have a bona fide residence or were physically present in a foreign country for the entire tax year and receive income from working overseas. This income is referred to as foreign earned income. The IRS considers you to have a qualified residence if you resided in a foreign country or were in that country for at least 330 full days during a twelve-month period. You must also show that you are maintaining your US citizenship while abroad. Read More...

Barclays Bank beats falling rates on loans
Barclays Bank of Kenya’s profit after-tax for the year ended December 2010 rose 75 per cent from Sh6 billion to Sh10.5 billion a significant growth as banks face falling interest income. Read More...

What help will middle-income earners get
The concerns of the middle-income are expected to be addressed in the Budget this Friday, and observers hope it'll include rebates and tax reliefs to help this group cope with the rising cost of living. Read More...
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