I'm self employed and I qualify for the Foreign Income exclusion, but I also had taxable income from Army Reserve duty that didn't qualify. So, my AGI is around $9000. However, after itemized deductions on form 1040 and expenses from Schedule C my "earned income" is $0. So, my tax-preparation software is telling me I can't contribute to a Roth. Is this correct? I thought my taxable income from the Army Reserves would allow me to contribute.

thanks

You can't contribute to Roth IRA. Your income on your W2 from Army reserve is taxable earned income. however,you have no taxable compensation. Your taxable earned income is $0 after claiming your itemized deductions.