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Will foreign telephone numbers be accepted for e-filing?

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May 17, 2020
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Can I use a proxy phone number?

TurboTax Deluxe Online

DoninGA

Employee

Yes, you can use any phone number you want with a valid US area code.

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KamaiM

that did not answer the question - Foreign telephone numbers have a different sequencing and set of numbers plus a country code. Your software does NOT work with a foreign telephone number for a FOREIGN address where a US citizen resides.

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ToddL99

You are correct, TurboTax does not accept foreign telephone numbers in its programs - the reason is that the IRS will not accept or use a foreign telephone number for contacting you about your return. They will, however, accept and use your foreign address.

You can't enter an international phone number in the Mailing Address & Phone number section of the Personal Interview.

The IRS asks for your phone number in case they have a question about your return (this is rare). They will not, however, call an international phone number.

In order to complete and e-file your return, you can enter the phone number of a relative or friend in the U.S,, or a "dummy number" (800-555-1212). The IRS will identify your entry as a placeholder number - if they have questions, they will mail them to you