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Form 673 (Rev. 12-2007)
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Instructions
reason you believe the employee will not qualify for the
exclusion(s), you should disregard Form 673.
Information for Employee
Note. If you have questions about the exclusion(s), see
Pub. 54.
File Form 673 with your U.S. employer to claim an exemption
from U.S. income tax withholding on wages earned abroad
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
to the extent of the foreign earned income exclusion and
foreign housing exclusion. Your employer will then withhold
We ask for the information on this form to carry out the
the correct amount of federal income tax from your pay.
Internal Revenue laws of the United States. If you want to
Even though you may qualify for the foreign earned income
claim an exemption from withholding, you are required to
exclusion, you must file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income,
give this form (or similar statement) to your employer.
or Form 2555-EZ, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, with
You are not required to provide the information requested
your Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to claim
on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
your exclusion. You must file Form 2555 to claim the foreign
unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books
housing exclusion.
or records relating to a form or its instructions must be
retained as long as their contents may become material in
Estimated housing cost amount. The amount of qualified
the administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax
housing expenses eligible for the housing exclusion is limited
returns and return information are confidential, as required by
depending on the location of your foreign tax home. See
Code section 6103.
Pub. 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens
Abroad, and the Instructions for Form 2555 for more details.
The average time and expenses required to complete and
file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances.
Information for Employer
For the estimated averages, see the instructions for your
Once you have received Form 673 completed by the
income tax return.
employee, you may discontinue withholding of U.S. income
If you have suggestions for making this form simpler, we
tax on those wages that qualify for the exclusion(s). If for any
would be happy to hear from you. See the instructions for
your income tax return.