Get the free Form 8843

This form is for use by alien individuals to explain their claim of exclusion from days of presence in the United States for tax purposes due to being an exempt individual or having a medical condition.

How to fill out form 8843

How to fill out Form 8843

1. Obtain Form 8843 from the IRS website or your local IRS office.
2. Fill out your personal identification information, including your name, address, and Social Security Number (if applicable).
3. Indicate your status as either a student, a teacher, or a researcher in Section 2.
4. Provide information about your visa type and the number of days you were present in the United States during the tax year.
5. Complete Section 4, answering questions about your tax residence and filing status.
6. Review the form for accuracy and completeness.
7. Sign and date the form in the designated area.
8. Submit Form 8843 to the appropriate address indicated in the form instructions.

Who needs Form 8843?

1. Form 8843 is required for non-resident aliens who are students, teachers, or researchers in the USA who are exempt from the substantial presence test.
2. Individuals who are in the U.S. under F, J, M, or Q visas must file this form even if they did not earn any income.

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Is form 8843 a federal tax return?

Form 8843 is not a U.S. income tax return. It is an informational statement required by the IRS for nonresidents for tax purposes. It should be submitted for every nonresident tax payer present in the U.S. at any point during the previous calendar year, including spouses, partners, and children.

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What is the last date for form 8843?

Students who were physically present in the U.S. for any part of the previous tax year 2024 must submit Form 8843 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to declare your exempt status for the previous year. Deadline to submit this form is June 16, 2025 (if this is the only form that you are filing).

What happens if I don't file form 8843?

What If Form 8843 Is Not Filed? There is no monetary penalty for not filing Form 8843. However, days of presence that are excluded must be properly recorded by filing Form 8843. Not doing so could affect the taxability of income or treaty benefits.

Can I file form 8843 electronically?

The Form 8843 can be electronically filed with the Form 1040-NR. For those not required to file a Form 1040-NR, a paper Form 8843 must be mailed to the Internal Revenue Service Center in Austin, TX by the due date for the Form 1040-NR.

What type of tax return do F-1 students need?

Do international students have to file a tax return? Most F-1 students are considered nonresident aliens by the IRS. As a nonresident alien, you will need to file form 1040-NR (federal tax return) to assess your federal income and taxes.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

What is Form 8843?

Form 8843 is a tax form used by certain non-resident aliens to claim a specific tax exemption status in the United States.

Who is required to file Form 8843?

Individuals who are non-resident aliens and are in the U.S. as students, teachers, trainees, or certain other categories are required to file Form 8843.

How to fill out Form 8843?

To fill out Form 8843, you need to provide personal information, including your name, address, and the number of days you were present in the U.S., along with the relevant category under which you are claiming the exemption.

What is the purpose of Form 8843?

The purpose of Form 8843 is to document and assert a non-resident alien's exempt status from the substantial presence test for tax purposes.

What information must be reported on Form 8843?

Form 8843 must report information such as personal identification details, the federal tax identification number (if any), your non-resident status, and the number of days spent in the U.S. during the tax year.