Desktop: 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, click the Check for Foreign Address check box. 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 Main Menu of the tax return (Form 1040) select:

• Personal Information
• Name & Address
• Address
• Click the Check for Foreign Address check box

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 Menu
• 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.

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 Menu
• 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.

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

• Income Menu
• Form 1099-MISC - 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.

Note: This article is intended to assist entering a foreign address in the TaxSlayer Pro program. It is not intended as tax advice.

Additional Information:

Foreign Country Codes