How to Enter a Foreign Address

A foreign address is an address that is not a US state, possession, or military address (APO, DPO, FPO). A foreign address does not have a US ZIP Code.

Entering a foreign address in a new tax return

When starting a new tax return, after entering the SSN and indicating the filing status, you arrive at the Personal Information Entry window, select the Check for Foreign Address check box. The address fields will change to accommodate the needs of a foreign address.

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Entering a foreign address in an existing tax return

To enter a foreign address in an existing individual tax return, from the Main Menu select:

• Personal Information
• Name & Address
• Address - Select the Check for Foreign Address check box.

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Entering a foreign address on Form W-2

To enter a foreign address on Form W-2, from the Main Menu of the tax return (Form 1040) select:

• Income
• Wages, Salaries, Tips (W-2) - Select New or double-click the entry you wish to Edit.
  • If the employer has a foreign address, check the Foreign check box located to the right of
    Box c. Employer Name/Address.
  • If the employee has a foreign address, check the Foreign check box located to the right of
    Box f. Employee Address.

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Note that an employer reporting wages on Form W-2VI from the US Virgin Islands, Form W-2GU from Guam, Form W-2AS from American Samoa, and Form W-2PR from Puerto Rico should not be entered in the Form W-2 menu. In the context of Form 1040, income reported on these forms is treated as foreign employer compensation.

Entering a foreign address on Form 1099-R

To enter a foreign address on Form 1099-R, from the Main Menu of the tax return (Form 1040) select:

• Income
• IRA/Pension Distributions (1099R,RRB-1099-R) - Select New or double-click the entry you wish to Edit.
  • If the employer has a foreign address, check the Foreign check box located to the right of
    Box b. Payer's Name/Address.
  • If the employee has a foreign address, check the Foreign check box located to the right of
    Box c. Recipient Address.

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Entering a foreign address on Form 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC

To enter a foreign address on Form 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC, from the Main Menu of the Tax Return (Form 1040) select:

• Income
• Form 1099-MISC / 1099-NEC - Select New or double-click the entry you wish to Edit.
  • If the employer has a foreign address, check the Foreign check box located to the right of
    Box b. Payer's Name/Address.
  • If the employee has a foreign address, check the Foreign check box located to the right of
    Box c. Recipient Address.

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Note: This article is intended to assist entering a foreign address in the Tax Processors Plus Desktop program. It is not intended as tax advice.

Additional Information:

Foreign Country Codes