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    Apr 3, 2008, 03:48 PM
    Exemption and deduction with Foreign earned income exclusion?
    Hello,

    I'm married and have one child.
    I'm going to file MFJ.

    Since I moved to the states last year and I'll file as resident alien for the entire year using MFJ, I have to include the income in Korea.
    I'll use 2555EZ to exclude the foreign earned income in Korea.
    About 1/3 of total income in 2007 will be excluded by 2555EZ.

    My question is,
    The standard deduction (10,700) and exemption (10,200) is not changed if I file 2555EZ?
    There is a description about child tax credit - the credit is recalcuated based on the ratio between foreign earned income and US based income.
    But I cannot find such description about standard deduction and personal/dependent exemption.

    Thank you in advance-
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    Apr 4, 2008, 03:20 AM
    Start working on your tax return. When you actually face any problem, ask.

    Your deductions will not change if you file Form 2555.
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    Apr 4, 2008, 06:25 AM
    You will not be able to claim the foreign earned income exclusion because you will not qualify. You will be able to use the foreign tax credit.
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