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Need to Report Days in US for Expat Taxes - What to do when came in Dec. but still here after New Year?

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March 12, 2020
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Hello,

I have to note my days in the US last year. I have stayed a total of about 15-20 days in the US, but the rest in China. For my last trip, I arrived on December 27th, 2019, but I haven't gone back yet. What do I put for the "Date Left column (b)"? Do I just put December 31st, 2019? Or something else?

SusanY1

It depends on the dates that you are using to qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE.) If you are using the physical presence test, and the last date of your qualification period is December 31, 2019, then use that date. If the last date of your qualifying period is some other later date, then use that date.

If you are using the bona fide residence test, use December 31, 2019, as well.

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