In January of the Current Year, Stan Signowski's U

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In January of the current year, Stan Signowski's U.S. employer assigned him to their Paris office. This year, he earned salary, a cost-of-living allowance, a housing allowance, a home leave allowance that permits him to return home once each year, and an education allowance to pay for U.S. schooling for his son. Stan and his wife, Jennifer, have rented an apartment in Paris and paid French income taxes. What tax issues does Stan need to consider when preparing his tax return?

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Trade Surplus

A situation where a country's exports exceed its imports, leading to a positive balance of trade.

Services

Intangible products or activities provided by one party to another, often involving a time-based performance to meet needs or bring benefits to recipients.

Canadian Dollar

The currency of Canada, represented by the symbol CAD or simply $ within Canada.

U.S. Dollar

The official currency of the United States, often used as a standard unit of currency in international markets due to its widespread acceptance.