Can I file my taxes without a W2?

[erin-f-krieg]

I live outside of the US (and have since 2012). Can I file my taxes with Turbotax without a W2?

[LinaJ2018]

Yes, you can file your taxes with TurboTax without a Form W-2.  

If you are a US citizen or resident who earned wages overseas, enter your wages as foreign income.   

To enter foreign earned income / exclusion in TurboTax online program:

1. After sign into your account, select Take me to my return 

2.  At the right upper corner, in the search box , type in foreign income and Enter 

3.  Select Jump to foreign income 

4.  Next screen, Did You Make Any Money Outside the United States? answer Yes 

5.   On screen, What Form(s) Was Foreign Income Reported On ?check the third box and continue to proceed

If you lived outside United States for at least 330 days during 12 consecutive months, you might be able to exclude your foreign income from your taxes.  For more information, see   Foreign income and exclusion