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April 7, 2025
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I don’t have an American bank account anymore

  • April 7, 2025
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Hi! I left the U.S. last July and I am filling my taxes for the 6 months I lived there. I do not have an American bank account anymore, how am I supposed to receive the money?

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    Employee
    April 7, 2025

    @Ilariad 

    When did  you enter and when did you leave the USA ?  Which visa ? -- I ask  to determine if you should be filing a form 1040 or  form 1040-NR ( which is not supported by  TurboTax)

    Which country are you from ?  Is that where you are now ?

     

    While I await your answers to my questions,   generally  for foreign returns  i.e. where  there is no  direct deposit US bank information, IRS will send a check to the address shown on the return.  You then  have to  work with your local bank to get the check cashed  ( and in local currency ).  There are also other possibilities  like   contacting  the local US consulate /embassy --- they often have   banking facilities.

     

    I will circle back once I hear from you --yes ?

    Employee
    April 7, 2025

    The IRS will not make a direct deposit to a foreign bank.  If you do not have a U.S. based bank account, your refund will be mailed to you as a paper check using the address you entered on your Form 1040, and you can deposit/cash the check in your own country.

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