Federal Taxes
If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website.
International Taxpayer Services
The Call Center is operational Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Eastern Time:
- Tel: 001-267-941-1000 (not toll free) ; select the option for international callers
- Fax: 001-267-941-1055 (a response should be received within 10 to 12 working days)
Individual taxpayers located outside the U.S. may also contact the IRS by mail at:
Internal Revenue Service
International Accounts
Philadelphia, PA 19255-0725
Business taxpayers located outside the U.S. may also contact the IRS by mail at:
Internal Revenue Service
International Accounts
Ogden, UT 84201-0038
Forms & Publications
Downloadable forms, publications, and answers to your federal tax questions can be found at www.IRS.gov. The website contains a wide variety of topics, including information for international and military taxpayers.
If you would like to receive forms by U.S. mail, you can order them from the IRS website or by calling 001-800-829-3976.
Can I Mail My Return and Payment?
You can mail your tax return and payment using the postal service or approved private delivery services. A list of approved delivery services is available on IRS.gov. If you mail a return from outside the United States, the date of filing is the postmark date. However, if you mail a payment, separately or with your return, your payment is not considered received until the date of actual receipt.
Can I Electronically File My Return?
You can prepare and e-file your income tax return, in many cases for free. Participating software companies make their products available through the IRS. E-File options are listed on IRS.gov.
