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    Mar 30, 2008, 02:36 PM
    Eligible for Foreign Income Exclusion?
    Hey,

    I currently have an E2 Visa and I come from Germany. I came to the US on 06/28/07 and I went back over Christmas from 12/24 (=less than 183 days). That would make me a non-resident alien, correct? I was still employed in the US over Christmas and got paid in the US (Holiday and Vacation Pay). Someone told me that it's a little different for E2-Visa-Holders and that I would still be considered a resident alien for tax reasons.
    Am I eligible to file 1040 and to exclude my German income by adding Form 2555(EZ) (Foreign earned Income Exclusion)? If not, why?

    Thanks

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    Mar 31, 2008, 09:55 AM
    You will file nonresident tax return for 2007. You will report only the income earned in the U.S.
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