How do I answer the State of Residence question when I lived in California for 8 months and moved to another country for the remaining 4 months?

Any changes to your state residency can be made in the My info section of the program.

 

Go to the My Info section of TurboTax located in the black panel on the left side of the screen, and confirm that you have entered the correct state information: 

 

1. Click Edit to the right of your name 
2. Confirm your input under #2 Tell us the state(s) you lived in
3. Be sure to select that you lived in a foreign territory at the end of the year
4. Also, be sure to select Yes to the question below asking if you lived in another state during the year.

 

It is important to note your residency status even if you live abroad to ensure your tax return is processed correctly in regards to your state income tax return.

 

Please see the following link for more information on filing with a foreign address to assist you as your prepare your tax return.

 

Filing with a foreign address