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Level 3
posted Jun 26, 2024 8:00:13 AM

How to specify address info on TurboTax online edition while living abroad ?

I live overseas but all my US mails are still sent to my US mailing address. 

 

On TurboTax online edition, what do I specify as my physical address(residence) and my mailing address ?

 

Do I specify my physical address(residence) as the oversea address, and my mailing address as my US mailing address ?

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Level 15
Jun 26, 2024 8:18:24 AM

The address that you enter on your federal tax return is a mailing address. The IRS will send any correspondence about your tax return to that address, including a refund check if they send a refund by mail.


There is no separate physical address or residence address on a federal tax return. Where is TurboTax asking for your residence address?

 

The state where your mailing address is located might assume that it is your residence. If it's a state that has income tax, you might get a notice from the state saying that you have to file a state tax return and pay tax to that state.

Level 3
Jun 26, 2024 9:00:50 AM

Thanks. Please see screenshot. TurboTax online asks "State of residence" under the "My Info" section. Does "State of residence" mean my residence(physical) address ? 

 

 

 

 

Level 3
Jun 26, 2024 8:03:37 PM

Any thoughts ? Thanks

Level 15
Jun 27, 2024 8:45:34 AM

"State of residence" is just asking for the name of the state that you live in, not a complete address. You selected "Foreign or U.S. Possession." That's the correct answer for you, since you live overseas.