Reference no: EM132042651

William Mumford lives at 421 Nothingham Lane ,Santa Monica,CA,90xxx.he was born in England of US parents who relocated to the US when William was a child. He is educated as an English teacher .Last year he accepted a teaching position in a school located in a non -English speaking country and now lives exclusively in the foreign country. His salary is 12000u payable in 10 monthly paydays in local currency with an average exchange rate of .9441u /$1. The foreign country withholds 1000u from each monthly check for income taxes. Additional income includes 4% simple interest on a $150,000 CD he left in a US bank. He wrote a book wich he received $10,000 in royalties . William had accepted a 5 year contract and has moved to the other country. He now lives in a country that is still traditional and the girl he is dating has consented to marry him but they are under family supervision and waiting for the family to give their persmission. He is patient. His SSN is 111-11-1111. His foreign address is 49 foreign st ,Anytown, North Province, Foregn country. He went to the US embassy for tax assistance. Omit Sch B and E and ignore social security issues and any treaty provisions. However place the interest and royalties where they belong on the tax return. Prepare a 2017 income tax return in good form. Forms needed are 1040,1116 (optional) ,and 2555-EZ .(exclusion amount for 2017=100,800)