@kczap4 as there is rampant overseas scams, this is an IRS requirement. i do NOT work for TT.
TT Free is for simple returns only. No support is available without payment. You may want to look into Free filing through the IRS https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-free-file-is-now-available-for-the-2024-filing-season
Yes, you can file federal (IRS) returns if you or your employer has a non-U.S. address. However, there are some restrictions regarding foreign-address returns:
- IRS regulations require a U.S. bank account to receive your tax refund, and you'll need a U.S. bank account (or credit/debit card with a U.S. billing address) if paying additional federal taxes owed.
- Like many stateside merchants, we require a U.S. billing address to pay for TurboTax if using a credit or debit card.
- If you're deducting fees from your refund with the optional Pay With My Refund service, you'll need a U.S. or APO/FPO/DPO address.
- Products like TurboTax Free Edition and TurboTax Easy Extension require a U.S. or APO/FPO/DPO address upon registration.
You can't pay for TurboTax Online using a foreign credit card. It should work if you keep a US credit card active. If you don't have a US credit card but do have a US bank account, you can pay for TT Online from the bank account by contacting customer support. You will also need a US bank account to receive your refunds by direct deposit or pay the tax you owe by direct debit.
For TT desktop version, purchased as a CD or download and installed on your own computer, you would need a US credit card to buy the program direct from TT. You might be able to purchase a CD from Amazon or another retailer using a foreign credit card, but I have heard there are restrictions on shipping TT to foreign countries (I have not tested this). Or you could get a friend in the US to buy the program for you and send you the installer CD by mail, or send you the downloadable installer file by Dropbox or Google Drive or a similar service.
A great tips video: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/general/filing-taxes-while-overseas/L8bP9GN5p
How to contact TT: https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/contact-turbotax/L2y9...
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