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How to Enter a Foreign Address

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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. Click the Check here if foreign address check box:

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The address fields will change to accommodate the needs of a foreign address.

Entering a foreign address in an existing tax return

To enter a foreign address in an existing return from the Federal Section of the tax return (Form 1040) select:

  • Basic Information
  • Personal Information - Click the Check here if foreign address check box.

Entering a foreign address on Form W-2

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

  • Income 
  • Form W-2
  • If the employer has a foreign address, select the Country dropdown menu and the foreign address details can be entered.
  • If the employee has a foreign address, select the Country dropdown menu and the foreign address details can be entered.

Entering a foreign address on Form 1099-R

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

  • Income 
  • Form 1099-R, RRB, SSA
  • Add or Edit 1099-R
    • If the payer has a foreign address, select the Country dropdown menu and foreign address details can be entered.
    • If the recipient has a foreign address, select the Country dropdown menu and foreign address details can be entered.

Entering a foreign address on Form 1099-MISC

To enter a foreign address on Form 1099-MISC from the Federal Section of the tax return (Form 1040) select:

  • Income Menu
  • 1099-MISC- Select to add or edit
    • If the payer has a foreign address, select the Country dropdown menu and foreign address details can be entered.
    • If the recipient has a foreign address, select the Country dropdown menu and foreign address details can be entered.

Note: This article is intended to assist entering a foreign address in an individual tax return in Tax Processors Plus Online. It is not intended as tax advice.

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Foreign Country Codes