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Taba
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Taba asked in Business & FinanceTaxesUnited States · 1 decade ago

Tax Break for working outside the US?

In 2006 I worked in Malaysia for my company for about 8 months, but not consecutivly. Is there any tax break I am eligable for??

Update:

So I guess in my surcamstance the answer is no.....

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  • Johnny
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    Go to link below.

    Source(s): http://www.offshorepress.com/vkjcpa/offshore-emplo...
  • mattapan26
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    The foreign earned income exclusion is provided in Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code. To be eligible, a US citizen or permanent resident must be present in the foreign country for the entire taxable year or for 330 days in a consecutive 12 month period.

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