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Form 2063: U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement
IRS Form 2063 is the U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement, used by a Resident Alien Against Whom a Termination Assessment Has Not Been Made or a Nonresident Alien Having No Taxable Income From United States Sources; it certifies tax obligations for the specified tax year.
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IRS Form 2063 - U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement
IRS Form 2063 is the U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement, used by a Resident Alien Against Whom a Termination Assessment Has Not Been Made or a Nonresident Alien Having No Taxable Income From United States Sources; it certifies tax obligations for the specified tax year.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failure to declare all expected U.S. taxable income on Line 12a is a primary risk.
- 2Not listing a foreign address on Line 3 when required.
- 3Failing to check 'Yes' on Line 12a if income is received or expected.
- 4Omitting details from Line 13b (U.S. address) when answering 'Yes' to Line 13a.
- 5Not signing the declaration on line 14.
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This form officially notifies the IRS that you are leaving the United States while still being subject to U.S. income tax rules. By filing Form 2063, you certify that you have met all your required U.S. tax duties for a specific year. This declaration is necessary when you depart but haven't been formally assessed by the IRS yet.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2024-09-16 22:10:15
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when a Resident Alien Against Whom a Termination Assessment Has Not Been Made or a Nonresident Alien Having No Taxable Income From United States Sources is certifying tax obligations.
- Do not use this form if you have already had a termination assessment made against you, or if you have taxable income from U.S. sources and are filing another return.
- Check Form 2063 instead when you are departing the U.S. under these specific conditions.
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Filing as Nonresident Alien with Taxable Income
This form serves as a statement of compliance for those who have income to report.
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Checking prior year status
This section details if tax returns for previous years are required or have been filed.
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Deadline or filing window
The form applies to a specific tax year listed on line 4. While no explicit filing deadline date is given, the declaration must be made by the Date of departure (Line 8) or the Date on which you last arrived in the U.S. (Line 10).
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Form 2063
U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement · Form Title/Header
Line 1 (Name)
Full name of filer · Line 1
Line 8 (Date of departure)
Date in MM/DD/YYYY format · Line 8
Line 12a (Income received or expected)
Yes/No selection on line 12a · Line 12
Line 13b/c (Prior Year Info)
Address, Year, Taxable income, Tax paid, Balance due · Line 13b/c
Before you submit
- 1Print or type your full name in Line 1.
- 2Enter the correct Social security number or ITIN in Line 1 (if applicable).
- 3Ensure both U.S. and Foreign addresses are accurately listed in Lines 2 and 3.
- 4Verify that you correctly checked whether you were an employee or self-employed on Line 5.
- 5Confirm your date of departure is entered in MM/DD/YYYY format on Line 8.
- 6If income was received, confirm the Yes/No selections for lines 12a, 12b, and 12c are accurate.
- 7Sign and date the form in the designated area on Page 2.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields from Lines 1 through 9 using the current edition of Form 2063.
- 2Determine if you received or expect income (Line 12a); if 'Yes,' complete lines 12b and 12c accordingly.
- 3If applicable, detail any prior year income/tax obligations on Line 13a through 13c, ensuring Line 14 is correct.
- 4Sign the form and date it in the designated area on Page 2 to certify the statements under penalty of perjury.
Known limitations
- 1Form 2063 applies to a Resident Alien Against Whom a Termination Assessment Has Not Been Made or for a Nonresident Alien Having No Taxable Income From United States Sources.
- 2If the alien is not a resident alien, they must check the box on line 11 and enter the country of which they are a resident in Cat. No. 21420Y.
- 3The form requires information for the specific tax year shown on line 4, which determines if questions on lines 12 and 13 apply.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of IRS Form 2063 is dated September 2024; readers should visit www.irs.gov/Form2063 for the latest information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm September 2024 on the form.
- OMB Number — confirm 1545-0138 is present.
- Mailing address (for comments) — confirm 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526, Washington, DC 20224.
- Signature — ensure it is signed by the departing alien and dated.
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After you file
- 1The departing alien must keep a copy of Form 2063 with their passport.
- 2This form certifies that all United States of America income tax obligations have been satisfied for the specified tax year, to the extent practicable.
- 3If filing is required, the declaration confirms the statements are true, correct, and complete under penalties of perjury.
- 4The information provided on Form 2063 may be disclosed to other countries under a tax treaty or to federal/state agencies for enforcement purposes.
Sources
- SRCForm 2063 is titled U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement and its revision date is September 2024 (Instructions p.1).
- SRCThe form applies to a Resident Alien Against Whom a Termination Assessment Has Not Been Made or a Nonresident Alien Having No Taxable Income From United States Sources (Instructions p.1).
- SRCLine 1 requires Name and Social security number or ITIN, if any (Instructions p.1).
- SRCLine 12a asks if the alien received or expects to receive income subject to U.S. tax for the tax year shown on line 4 (Instructions p.2).
- SRCThe declaration certifies satisfaction of all U.S. income tax obligations for the tax year listed on line 4 (Instructions p.1).
- SRCLine 13c requires listing the Taxable income, Tax paid, and Balance due from a prior year's return if Line 13a is answered 'Yes' (Instructions p.2).
Common confusion points
What if I am not sure if I am a resident alien?
Check the box on line 11; if you answer 'No,' you must enter your country of residence.
Do I have to fill out lines 12a/b/c even if I didn't receive income this year?
If you answered 'Yes' to line 12a (received or expect to receive U.S. taxable income), then complete lines 12b and 12c.
When do I use lines 13a/b/c instead of just line 12?
Use lines 13a/b/c if you did NOT receive any income subject to U.S. tax during the current year shown on line 4, but DID receive income in a prior tax year.
What do I need to provide for Line 3 (Foreign address)?
Provide the street address, city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code of your foreign residence.
Where does the signature go?
The departing alien must sign on line 2 (Signature of departing alien) after completing all other required fields.
What if I don't have a Social Security Number or ITIN?
You should still provide it; if you do not have one, leave it blank in Line 1.
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Questions about IRS Form 2063
What is IRS Form 2063 used for?
This form officially notifies the IRS that you are leaving the United States while still being subject to U.S. income tax rules. By filing Form 2063, you certify that you have met all your required U.S. tax duties for a specific year. This declaration is necessary when you depart but haven't been formally assessed by the IRS yet.
Who must file IRS Form 2063?
A Resident Alien Against Whom a Termination Assessment Has Not Been Made or a Nonresident Alien Having No Taxable Income From United States Sources must file Form 2063.
What information does IRS Form 2063 require?
The form collects identifying information such as your Name and SSN/ITIN (Line 1), both U.S. and Foreign addresses (Lines 2 & 3), and details regarding income received or expected, including whether tax was withheld or payments were made (Lines 12a, 12b, 12c).
When is IRS Form 2063 due?
The form is filed for a specific Tax year shown on line 4, but the submission itself occurs upon departure; there are no stated deadlines beyond filing it before departing.
Where do I file IRS Form 2063?
The document should be kept with your passport after completion. Comments regarding accuracy can be sent to the Internal Revenue Service at 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526, Washington, DC 20224.
How do I complete IRS Form 2063?
First, complete all identifying and date fields (Lines 1 through 11). Next, answer questions about your income status using Lines 12 and 13. Finally, the departing alien must sign on line 14, declaring the statements are true under penalties of perjury.
What happens if IRS Form 2063 is filed incorrectly?
If information is false or incomplete on Form 2063, the filer may be subject to penalties under the authority of the Internal Revenue Code sections listed on page 2.
What if I am not sure if I am a resident alien?
Check the box on line 11; if you answer 'No,' you must enter your country of residence.
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