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While I understand I don't owe any taxes based on the foreign earned income exclusion act. I think I still have the duty of doing the paper work of filling.

I don't want to risk getting into any trouble upon my return but it seems every filling service I try requires a W2. Not sure what do to do.

If anyone could give me some useful tips from experience, much appreciation.

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You will need to file your tax return (form 1040) with the form 2555/2555-EZ attached to it. Usually, retail tax preparation services, especially on-line websites, are not tailored for such a unique need and people working there are likely not train to understand what it is that you're talking about. If you're up to doing the research yourself you can use the IRS free fillable forms or just mail in paper return which you can fill manually. Otherwise, check with a local US-licensed tax prepare or find a US-based tax prepare working with expats.


@Eric raises a good point - this is a good time to remind you that you also need to file FBAR (separately of the tax return) and maybe other reports.

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