Register with Foreign Address

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March 26, 2020
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Hi,

I have completed my tax return & at the end t is asking me to review everything & register. How can I register with a foreign address? It is telling me that I need a US address?

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ChondelLO

Level 12

You can file federal returns if you have a foreign address, with some restrictions. For information on how to enter a foreign address in TurboTax please click the link below.

How do I enter a foreign address in TurboTax? - Community

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bernadettesarahAuthor

Level 2

Hi Chondel,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I actually had this done already & both my returns filled out. However, what I am stuck with is at the end of the process (returns done, waiting to file) when it asks you to register, it says I need a US address.

My national post office here can give you an address abroad (sort of like a PO box) so I applied for you & I just put that one in.

Do you think this will work? My return still says my foreign(current) address.

As I am not a resident, I cannot e-file either.

KarenJ2

Level 13

TurboTax Federal Free Edition can't be registered or e-filed with a foreign address.

You can always upgrade to a paid product in order to complete your return with a foreign address.

You may be eligible to switch to IRS Free File Program depending on your AGI. I believe you can file with IRS Free File with a foreign address.

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If you answer yes to any of these question, you qualify:

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Sign out of your existing TurboTax account.
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linaj20201

Level 14

The IRS allows you to have a foreign address on your tax return. They usually contacts you through correspondence by mail. Just make sure to enter your foreign address under the "Mailing Address section" in the program. To see how to enter the foreign address in the program, click here: Foreign address

For more information, click here: E-file with foreign address

However, you do need to have a US phone number. This is a requirement from the IRS. They only accept the US phone number, unfortunately. You might want to use one of your friends or family member's phone number.

awhite2

Level 2

Thanks for responding but if you'll see above the question isn't about the IRS allowing it on tax forms, it's about the registration step needed by Turbo Tax before you can file or print out. Which should allow foreign addresses for IRS Free File, but isn't.

ANThao

Level 2

Having the exact same issue, even after changing to IRS Free File. Can't finish the tax forms as it is requiring a US address as part of registration information!