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US Expat

Expat Returns — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:39:19 GMT

Which of the Turbotax solutions is best for filing as a US Citizen resident abroad?

Re: US Expat

DoninGA — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:24:25 GMT

If you were to use the TurboTax online web-based editions you would need the Deluxe edition at a minimum.

If you were to use the TurboTax desktop Download editions to be installed on a personal computer, Windows or Mac, then any of the editions can be used but the Deluxe or Premier edition would be recommended.

Re: US Expat

Opus 17 — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:59:30 GMT

Be aware,

The desktop version is not licensed for sale outside the US. You may be able to get a copy from a friend,or you may be able to trick Amazon or whoever, that you are in the US if you can use a US address and US credit card to purchase the download. (I suspect there is an export restriction on the built-in encryption code.)

And, to use the Online version, you must also have a US-based credit card.

And, for any version, you must have a US bank account to receive a refund by direct deposit from the IRS. If you don't have a US bank account, the IRS will mail a paper check.