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My tax return keeps asking for an SSN or ITIN number whereas I have none and I have not lived in the US.

I dont live in the US and it keeps asking me to select one of the US States as my place of residece.
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My tax return keeps asking for an SSN or ITIN number whereas I have none and I have not lived in the US.

If you are not a US citizen or a US resident (green card), you should not be using TurboTax.

 

You need to use the IRS Form 1040-NR for nonresident aliens.

See this TurboTax support FAQ - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-forms/turbotax-handle-form-1040-nr-n...

SabrinaD2
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My tax return keeps asking for an SSN or ITIN number whereas I have none and I have not lived in the US.

If you have never lived in the U.S. and are a non-resident alien, you cannot use TurboTax. You should use specialized tax software designed for non-resident aliens

 

Alternative Tax Software for Non-Resident Aliens

Sprintax:

  • TurboTax does not support Form 1040-NR for non-resident aliens, but they have partnered with Sprintax to offer both federal and state tax preparation for international students, scholars, and nonresident foreign professionals.
  • You can find more information and get started with Sprintax here.
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