Note: This article is about making sure your address matches your most recent tax return for income verification purposes. If you just need to update your address on your application generally (for example, because you've moved), see "Can I make changes to my application after submitting?" instead — you can update it directly, no need to change anything with the IRS first.
Where do you live? This seems like a simple question, but when dealing with taxes and finances it can feel much more confusing. Let's start with the basics.
What counts as my primary residence?
Your residence is the place you stay at for more than 50% of the year.
What if stayed in more than one place last year?
If you split your time between multiple homes, your primary residence would be the place you spend more than 50% of the time. It should be the same as the primary residence you listed on your most recently filed federal tax return (Form 1040).
Where do I provide my additional "primary residence" if I have more than one?
If you own the additional residence, you will be prompted in the real estate section to add the additional address.
If you do not own the additional residence, you would disclose this information in the Other Considerations section of your application. You will want to include the address and any rental costs you incur with this residence along with the purpose of the additional primary residence.
What is a postal code?
It is usually a numerical code defined as the Zip Code in the United States. If you are international, your postal code may contain alpha characters
What if I am in the process of moving or have moved since I filed taxes?
Please list the address that you are currently living at as your current address. If your current address is NOT the one that was used on your most recent 1040, it is important to make sure:
Your "current address" is the place you live now
Your "previous address" is your previous home (and the home listed on the 1040 federal tax return before moving).
What if I have more than one previous address that I have lived at in the past two years?
In order to verify your income, we must verify the address that you used on your most recently filed 1040 filed with the IRS. If this address is not listed as your current address, please make sure to list it as your previous address.
What if I am applying from outside the United States?
Please list your address, regardless of which country it is in. If you did not file US taxes for the most recent tax year, you can indicate this on Section 1 in the "Guardians" page — set your tax filing status to "did not file US taxes," and answer "no" to the question asking whether you received a W-2.