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posted May 2, 2021 4:21:27 AM

I do not have a U.S. phone number. The turbotax program does not accept my foreign phone number in its form, but neither will it let me skip entering this detail. Help?

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Level 15
May 2, 2021 7:03:39 AM

Just enter any valid number. I have no idea why the IRS asks for this on the form, as the IRS will never call you. Not ever.

Expert Alumni
May 2, 2021 11:05:15 AM

@Carl is correct.

 

The IRS asks for your phone number in case they have a question about your return (this will never happen). They will not, however, accept an international phone number on your return.

 

In order to complete and e-file your return, you can enter the phone number of a relative or friend in the U.S,, or a "dummy number" (800-555-1212).

 

 

@ greyeskye