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I am a US permanent resident. I am currently out of the USA (have been for a while). I have an income in France not in the US. I want a US tax return. Can you help fast ?

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June 1, 2019
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KarenJ2

Hi.

You have an automatic 2 month extension to file until June 17, 2019. This extension applies to penalties not interest. So if you have a balance due on your return interest will accrue to June 7th or before if you file it before then.

When you do file your return by June 17th, you need to attach a statement to your return explaining that you are eligible for the 2 month extension.

In the search box at the top of the screen, type in extension, filing, additional and click on the Jump to link. Click yes, you want to apply for an extension and answer the questions about preparing the 2 month extension statement. As TurboTax states, this statement will be included with your return.

As a greencard holder, you can use the foreign earned income exclusion using the physical presence test. Only US citizens qualify for the Bona-fide residence test.

PPT Physical Presence Test

You meet this test if you are physically present in a foreign country or countries for a total of 330 full days (approximately 11 months) during a 12-month period.

This test applies to both U.S. citizens and U.S. resident aliens. Some of this time may be vacation time in foreign countries.

If you leave the foreign country under your employer's orders, because of illness, or because of a vacation in the U.S, you fail to meet the test. However, in the event you are forced to leave because of war or civil unrest, then you may be able to claim a waiver.

This test does not depend on your intentions about returning to the U.S. or the nature or purpose of your stay.

The 12-month period can begin any day of the year and ends 12 months later. Be sure to select a 12-month period that allows the greatest qualifying period.

If you haven't been present in a foreign country for 330 full days yet, but plan to be, then you have two options. You may wait to file your return (using an extension, if necessary) until you have been present in a foreign country for 330 days. Then you can file your return and claim the exclusion. Or you can file your return now, claiming only the Foreign Tax Credit (if eligible) which is covered in the Deductions and Credits section. Later you can file an amended tax return to claim the exclusion after you have met the 330 day test.

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KarenJ2

You have an automatic extension until June 17, 2019 if you lived out of the US April 15, 2019. If you have a balance due, interest will accrue but not penalties until this date. When you file your return, you need to indicate in TurboTax that you qualify for this extension.

When you do file your return by June 17th, you need to attach a statement to your return explaining that you are eligible for the 2 month extension.

In the search box at the top of the screen, type in extension, filing, additional and click on the Jump to link. Click yes, you want to apply for an extension and answer the questions about preparing the 2 month extension statement. As TurboTax states, this statement will be included with your return.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad-automatic-2-month-extension-of-time-to-file

You can use the foreign earned income exclusion and/or foreign tax credit to help offset double taxation.

Tax Guide for US Citizens Abroad 2018

For the foreign earned income exclusion, as a green card holder, you only use the Physical Presence Test to use the extension. See below for more information.

PPT Physical Presence Test

You meet this test if you are physically present in a foreign country or countries for a total of 330 full days (approximately 11 months) during a 12-month period.

This test applies to both U.S. citizens and U.S. resident aliens. Some of this time may be vacation time in foreign countries.

If you leave the foreign country under your employer's orders, because of illness, or because of a vacation in the U.S, you fail to meet the test. However, in the event you are forced to leave because of war or civil unrest, then you may be able to claim a waiver.

This test does not depend on your intentions about returning to the U.S. or the nature or purpose of your stay.

The 12-month period can begin any day of the year and ends 12 months later. Be sure to select a 12-month period that allows the greatest qualifying period.

If you haven't been present in a foreign country for 330 full days yet, but plan to be, then you have two options. You may wait to file your return (using an extension, if necessary) until you have been present in a foreign country for 330 days. Then you can file your return and claim the exclusion. Or you can file your return now, claiming only the Foreign Tax Credit (if eligible) which is covered in the Deductions and Credits section. Later you can file an amended tax return to claim the exclusion after you have met the 330 day test.

Or you may just wish to use foreign tax credit to offset double taxation on your income.

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louis-julienalemAuthor

The only purpose I am seeking is to have a US tax return in order for me to show the immigration services that I kept my intention to remain in the US. Can you help my get this tax return. I have an immigrant number 'green card) and please tell me how much it is