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    nanwar Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 6, 2011, 02:59 AM
    Uk citizen and us green card holder working in uae
    I hold UK passport and my UAE working visa is stamped in that passport. I am a US permanent resident. When I file my US tax returns do I have to include income earned in UAE. I am earning this income as UK citizen. Any thoughts would be most welcome.
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    Feb 19, 2011, 12:16 AM
    If you are a green card holder, YES, you do have to claim the income, but up to $91,500 can be excluded using FORM 2555 to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

    If you need professional tax help with this, email me at [email protected].
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