How do I report my income as a English Teacher living abroad? I don't receive a W-2.

[jamesebarton3]

At the moment, I live and make all my money overseas. Is it possible for me to file my taxes using Turbotax or do I need another software?

[JohnB5677]

Yes, you can use TurboTax.  

You can now file federal (IRS) returns if you or your employer has a non-U.S. address. However, there are some restrictions regarding foreign-address returns:

• IRS regulations require a U.S. bank account to receive your tax refund, and you'll need a U.S. bank account (or credit/debit card with a U.S. billing address) if paying additional federal taxes owed.
• Like many stateside merchants, we require a U.S. billing address to pay for TurboTax if using a credit or debit card.
  • If you're deducting fees from your refund with the optional Pay With My Refund service, you'll need a U.S. or APO/FPO/DPO address.
• Free products like TurboTax Free Edition and TurboTax Easy Extension require a U.S. or APO/FPO/DPO address upon registration.

Some states also let you e-file with non-U.S. addresses. We'll let you know if your state supports this.

To post wages without a w-2:

1. Go to Wages & Income
2. Scroll all the way down to Less Common Income
3. Select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C from the drop-down
4. Select Other income not reported on a Form W-2
5. Under Other Wages Received select Yes
6. Continue to Any other earned income  Yes
7. Select Other
8. Post the Description and Amount

[jamesebarton3]

Okay, so if I earn a regular salary in a foriegn country for a foriegn company (that does not therefore supply W-2s) these are the steps to take?

[JohnB5677]

Yes, and you should also file a form 1116 for foreign tax credit.

1. On the menu bar on the left that shows.
   1. My Info
   2. Federal
   3. State
   4. Review
   5. File
2. Select Tax Tools
3. On the drop-down select Tools
4. There will be 4 green boxes
5. Select Tax Topics
6. Type Foreign Tax Credit
7. Follow the interview.