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Some clients are both employed and self-employed working abroad. In Lacerte, why can we not check both boxes a and c in Form 2555 Part I, line 5?
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Hello, Expat_Helper. IRS guidance only allows for one box to be checked in that part of the form. If you have clients that are both self-employed and also employees of a company, we recommend checking the "Other" box and indicated they are both self-employed and employed in the description line.
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Thanks for replying. However, the form states on line 5 "check _any_ that apply" (emphasis supplied) therefore we should be able to check more than one.
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Hi, Expat_helper. You are correct about that. I believe the limitation has to do with IRS e-file business rules only allowing one box to be checked. However, I will notify our development staff of this and reply back with any updates.
Thank you for your question.