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e-file rejection: "F2555-019 - If Form 2555"

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🧩 What This Rejection Means

Full Rejection Text

If Form 2555, 'claimFrgnEarnIncWaiverCd' does not have a value, and [ForeignEarnedIncomeWaiverOfTimeRequirementsStatement] is not present in the Return and Line 16 'PhysicalPresenceEndDt' has a value, then Line 16 'PhysicalPresenceEndDt' minus (-) 'PhysicalPresenceBeginDt' must be greater than 329 days.

✅ Resolution (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Go to Form 2555

Use this when you need to review the physical presence test dates required for Form 2555.

Go to Form2555.

Step 2: Verify the physical presence test dates (Page 2, Line 16)

Use this when the rejection indicates the date range does not meet the required number of days.

Verify that the physical presence test dates on Pg. 2, Line 16 entered are within a (12) month period, according to the instructions:

Physical Presence Test

To meet this test, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien who is physically present in a foreign country, or countries, for at least 330 full days during any period of 12 months in a row. A full day means the 24-hour period that starts at midnight.

 

To figure 330 full days, add all separate periods you were present in a foreign country during the 12-month period shown on line 16. The 330 full days can be interrupted by periods when you are traveling over international waters or are otherwise not in a foreign country.

Note: See Pub. 54 for examples...

Step 3: Save your return

Use this after updating the dates so the e-file validation can pass.

Click the File menu, Save Return.

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