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Old 01-03-2009, 05:07 PM
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shanKs
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Yeah that's a touchy issue right here, and I will strongly advise you to see a tax professional. One that specializes in the foreign income tax exclusion.

I moved to HKG last year and in order to qualify I have to use the physical presense test since I arrived after Jan 1st. From what I've heard you can only use the bona fide residence test from Jan 1 to Jan 1.

It's also going to help you to have an address set up, be paying bills there, have a phone number, and definitely a visa and identity card.

Don't trust my word for it, pay the money and go to a pro.
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