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Instructions for J-1 scholars and their J-2 dependents who are non-resident aliens for tax purposes, detailing how to fill out and submit Form 8843.

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How to fill out Form 8843

1. Begin by downloading Form 8843 from the IRS website.
2. Complete your personal information in Part I, including your name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
3. In Part II, indicate your type of visa and the dates of your presence in the United States.
4. In Part III, detailed information about the number of days you were in the U.S. and the purpose of your stay is required.
5. Sign and date the form at the end, confirming that all provided information is correct.
6. Submit the completed form to the address specified in the form instructions.

Who needs Form 8843?

1. Anyone who is a nonresident alien and has been in the United States under certain visa types (F, J, M, or Q) and is claiming a closer connection to another country.
2. International students or scholars who have spent time in the U.S. as part of educational programs.

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A federal tax return is a tax return you send to the IRS each year through Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. It shows how much money you earned in a tax year and how much money you paid in taxes.

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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.

Are K-1s part of a tax return?

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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.

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What is Form 8843?

Form 8843 is a document used by certain non-resident aliens to explain their claim for exemption from being considered a resident for tax purposes in the United States.

Who is required to file Form 8843?

Individuals who are non-resident aliens in the U.S. and who are in the country on certain types of visa statuses, such as F, J, M, or Q visas, and who are claiming an exemption from the substantial presence test.

How to fill out Form 8843?

To fill out Form 8843, individuals should provide their personal information, details of their visa status, the number of days present in the U.S., and any tax treaty benefits they are claiming.

What is the purpose of Form 8843?

The purpose of Form 8843 is to inform the IRS about the individual’s non-resident status and to assert their claim for exemption from U.S. taxation as a resident.

What information must be reported on Form 8843?

Information that must be reported includes personal identification details, information about the visa held, the academic or work program, the number of days present in the U.S., and the reason for claiming non-resident status.