Register with Foreign Address

[bernadettesarah]

Hi, 

I have completed my tax return & at the end t is asking me to review everything & register. How can I register with a foreign address? It is telling me that I need a US address?

[ChondelLO]

You can file federal returns if you have a foreign address, with some restrictions. For information on how to enter a foreign address in TurboTax please click the link below.

How do I enter a foreign address in TurboTax? - Community

[bernadettesarah]

Hi Chondel, 

Thanks for your prompt reply. 

I actually had this done already & both my returns filled out. However, what I am stuck with is at the end of the process (returns done, waiting to file) when it asks you to register, it says I need a US address. 

My national post office here can give you an address abroad (sort of like a PO box) so I applied for you & I just put that one in. 

Do you think this will work? My return still says my foreign(current) address. 

As I am not a resident, I cannot e-file either. 

[KarenJ2]

TurboTax Federal Free Edition can't be registered or e-filed with a foreign address.  

You can always upgrade to a paid product in order to complete your return with a foreign address.    

You may be eligible to switch to IRS Free File Program depending on your AGI.  I believe you can file with IRS Free File with a foreign address.  

How do I switch to IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax? 

Before switching to the IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax, it’s important to make sure you’re eligible for the product.

If you answer yes to any of these question, you qualify:

• Is your adjusted gross income (AGI) $36,000 or less? 
• Were you active duty military in 2019 with an AGI of $69,000 or less? 
• Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)? 

To switch to IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax: 

1. Sign out of your existing TurboTax account. 

2. Go to the IRS Free File delivered by TurboTax website and sign in to your same account from there. 

3. Select Yes, switch to IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax when asked, and Continue. 

Related Information: 

What's the difference between IRS Free File Program and Free Edition? 

Can I delete my tax return in TurboTax Online? 

[AOIstanbul]

Hi,

I am using the IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax version and I have the same problem. I can't register because I don't have a US address. As per the IRS website, I am eligible to use this version and e-file free of charge. 

[ReneeM7122]

Yes, according to the information from the Free File Program, you should be able to file your return with a foreign address. Here is contact information if you continue not to be able to file.

If you are not successful, you would still be able to file your tax return by mail.

@AOIstanbul

[awhite2]

I am also having this problem with the IRS Free File edition. I may be moving to another service because I have not been able to get any assistance for this issue. 

[LinaJ2020]

The IRS allows you to have a foreign address on your tax return. They usually contacts you through correspondence by mail.  Just make sure to enter your foreign address under the "Mailing Address section" in the program. To see how to enter the foreign address in the program, click here: Foreign address

For more information, click here: E-file with foreign address

However, you do need to have a US phone number.  This is a requirement from the IRS.  They only accept the US phone number, unfortunately.  You might want to use one of your friends or family member's phone number.  

[awhite2]

Thanks for responding but if you'll see above the question isn't about the IRS allowing it on tax forms, it's about the registration step needed by Turbo Tax before you can file or print out. Which should allow foreign addresses for IRS Free File, but isn't. 

[ANThao]

Having the exact same issue, even after changing to IRS Free File. Can't finish the tax forms as it is requiring a US address as part of registration information!

[ReneeM7122]

Here are the steps to bypass TurboTax asking for a US address:

How do I enter a foreign address in TurboTax?

1. Sign in to TurboTax and open or continue your return.
2. Select My Info from the left menu.
3. On the Personal info summary page, select Edit next to Taxpayer.
4. Go to 2. Tell us the state(s) you lived in and select Foreign or U.S Possession from the drop down list (it's all the way at the bottom).
5. Select the Continue button at the bottom.
6. Select Edit next to  Mailing Address and choose Foreign country from Type of mailing address drop down list.
7. Input your address in the appropriate fields, select your country from the drop down list, and select Continue.

@awhite2

[minnowgirl]

As everyone keeps saying, the problem isn't with entering the foreign address for the return - the problem is at the end when it asks you to register for Turbotax.  I entered a relative's U.S. address to get past this step and it didn't change my foreign address on the return itself.  But I'm not eligible to e-file, so I printed the return and all was fine.

[raftre]

As I am having the same issue, can I ask how you were able to print your return?

The option to save and print only becomes available after the registration has been completed! I would gladly use a relative's US mailing address but the checkbox beside "use my info from my tax return" is greyed out and cannot be unchecked. Thus the form won't accept another address to complete registration.

[minnowgirl]

That's so weird, that box saying "use my info from my tax return" wasn't greyed out on mine - so I was able to put in my relative's address and easily move onto the place that gives you an option to e-file or not.   Sorry I can't help.  It's so frustrating, good luck with it!

[DaraLO]

Free products like TurboTax Free Edition and TurboTax Easy Extension require a U.S. or APO/FPO/DPO address upon registration.

Reference:  Can I e-file with a foreign address?