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If your client received salary income from a foreign employer and self-employment income from a foreign source, they should report these amounts on their US income tax return, even if they are not eligible for the foreign earned income exclusion.
Your client should report their foreign salary income on Line 1 of Form 1040, and their foreign self-employment income on Line 4 of Schedule SE (Self-Employment Tax).
In addition to these forms, your client may need to attach other forms and schedules to their tax return depending on the specifics of their situation. For example, if your client paid foreign taxes on their foreign income, they may be eligible to claim a foreign tax credit, which would require Form 1116.
If your client had foreign bank accounts or other foreign financial assets, they may also need to file additional forms such as the FBAR or Form 8938.
As always, it's important to consult with a tax professional or use tax preparation software to ensure that your client is correctly reporting their foreign income and meeting all relevant reporting requirements.