Originally Posted by
cloudbase
The short answer is ... If you get a stamp in your passport saying that you are a resident of the foreign country in question, then at the end of the day you are going to qualify.
I was a tax professional years back. I have also worked as an expat pilot while on furlough, so I've actually done it.
Best of luck with your decision. I know it is a tough one!
Fly Safe!
That is just plain wrong. The original poster's contract is only six months. One needs to be resident of a foreign country for one full calendar year to qualify based on residency. Read IRS publication 54.
TP