Tax confusion

[gavin_55 0]

Hi guys, this is our first time filing tax's and its really confusing. I moved here on a K1 from the UK where i worked part-time and earned very little whilst in college full time. I have been here less than 6 months and we would like to fill married jointly. I know how much i made last year in the UK but i dont have any documentation to proof that. I dont know how much i paid in taxs either. I read that foriegn income is excempt to a certain extent and as i made very little im sure it would be. Any advice would be appreciated. Do i need to include my foreign income, if so what do i need to show for proof. I dont have my P45 or anything but i am trying to get my last pay stub from work.

Thanks Gavin

[gimygirl 0]

no worries ... it always seems a little undaunting when you're first getting started!

first have a look at: Tax Information

as for your foreign earned income ... you may be required to file Form 2555 or Form 2555EZ. here are the instructions.

[gavin_55 0]

Thanks for taking the time to reply gimyigrl, i have studied your tax information thread for a few days now, its been more than helpful. I'm using TurboTax to help complete the forms and i did manage to input the foreign earned income in the right place but as for supporting evidence im not sure what i need to provide from my home country.

[gavin_55 0]

Sorry guys, i still dont understand this. From what i've been reading i understand that i will be exempt from paying tax's on my foreign earned income. It was below $10,000 total. Please correct me if im wrong.

Do i even need to include this on the tax return?

[frndly1 1]

if you are using turbo tax it will not show up if not applicable. but answer all of the question.