Comments on: U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2025 Guide https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/file-taxes-us-citizens-in-china Travel China the smart way! Expert tips and travel advice for China tourists and expats. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:55:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Josh Summers https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/file-taxes-us-citizens-in-china#comment-24026 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:56:25 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=11789#comment-24026 Hey Dan, to pass the physical presence test, you have to have lived abroad for 330 out of 365 days – but it doesn’t have to be a calendar year. This is an important distinction that allows most teachers to still submit Form 2555.

Most teachers I know use at least one of their vacations periods to travel elsewhere. As long as that’s not back in the US, you can still pass the physical presence test. You don’t have to stay in China the whole time.

If you have questions, contact a tax professional! Hope that helps 🙂

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