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IRSIndividual Income Tax (1040 Series)

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Form 1040-NR: 1040-NR

Form 1040‑NR is the U.S. nonresident alien income tax return. Use it to report U.S.-source income and calculate tax owed or refund due.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 1040-NR - 1040-NR

Form 1040‑NR is the U.S. nonresident alien income tax return. Use it to report U.S.-source income and calculate tax owed or refund due.

It captures wages, scholarships, interest, dividends, rental income, and any tax‑treated deductions or credits for non‑residents.

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  • 1A single mis‑selected filing status can invalidate the entire return.
  • 2Using the resident‑alien {}1040{} instead of 1040‑NR by mistake.
  • 3Failing to claim applicable tax treaty exemptions.
  • 4Omitting required Schedule OI (Other Information).
  • 5Incorrect filing address causing processing delays.

Plain English

If you are not a U.S. citizen or resident but earned money that the U.S. taxes, you file this form. It works like the regular 1040 but follows rules for non‑residents.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2026-01-29 17:10:37
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  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use when you are a non‑resident alien with U.S. source income.
  • Do not use if you are a resident alien for tax purposes.
  • If you

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10 fields

Personal Info

3 items

Full Legal Name

Enter your legal first and last name as shown on your Social Security card.

Requiredtext
Social Security Number

Your SSN must match IRS records exactly.

Requiredssn
Home Address

Current mailing address including street, city, state, and ZIP code.

Requiredtext

Filing Status

1 items

Filing Status

Select: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, or Qualifying Surviving Spouse.

Requiredselect

Income

1 items

Total Income

Sum of all income sources — wages, interest, dividends, business income, capital gains, unemployment, retirement, and other income.

Requiredamount

Adjustments

1 items

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

Total income minus above-the-line deductions such as IRA contributions, student loan interest, and HSA contributions.

Requiredamount

Deductions

1 items

Standard or Itemized Deduction

Choose the higher of the standard deduction for your filing status or total itemized deductions from Schedule A.

Requiredamount

Tax

1 items

Taxable Income

AGI minus deductions. This determines your tax bracket and the amount of tax owed.

Requiredamount

Payments

1 items

Total Payments and Credits

Sum of federal tax withheld, estimated tax payments, and refundable credits like the Child Tax Credit.

amount

Signatures

1 items

Signature

You must sign and date the return. Unsigned returns are invalid.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

Form 1040‑NR is in its 2023 revision, effective for tax years 2023 and later. The IRS updates the PDF annually; verify the edition date before filing.

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Quick Facts

Non‑resident aliens, dual‑status aliens, and foreign estates/trusts with U.S. source income must file.
It captures wages, scholarships, interest, dividends, rental income, and any tax‑treated deductions or credits for non‑residents.
The return is due by April 15 of the year after the tax year, or June 15 if you are outside the United States on the regular due date.
Mail the signed form to the IRS address listed in the instructions for your state or file electronically through an approved e‑file provider.
Errors can trigger penalties, interest, or a denial of refund, and may affect future visa or immigration status.
Gather all U.S. source income documents (W‑2, 1042‑S, 1099). Complete personal info, calculate taxable income, apply treaty benefits if any, compute tax, and sign. Attach required schedules and send by mail or approved e‑file. Keep a copy for your records.

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