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International Tax

What is Form 1040-NR?

US income tax return for nonresident aliens with income from US sources.

Definition

Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, is used by nonresident aliens who have US-source income or who are engaged in a trade or business in the United States. Unlike resident aliens who report worldwide income, nonresident aliens generally only report income that is effectively connected with a US trade or business, or certain fixed or determinable annual or periodical income from US sources.

Who Needs to Know This?

Nonresident aliens with US-source income, including those with income from US rental property, US business activities, or certain US investments.

Key Deadline

April 15 if receiving wages subject to withholding; June 15 if not receiving such wages

Potential Penalties

Same failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties as Form 1040

Related Forms

Form 8833Form W-8BENSchedule NEC

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1Filing as resident when nonresident status applies
  • 2Not claiming available tax treaty benefits
  • 3Reporting income not connected to US sources
  • 4Failing to file Form 8833 for treaty-based positions

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