Common Tax Forms

Forms for filing as a Non-Resident Alien

Form 1040NR-EZ

Instructions for Form 1040NR-EZ
Form 1040NR-EZ

Form 1040NR

Instructions for Form 1040NR
Form 1040NR

Form 8843

You must file Form 1040NR-EZ or 1040NR in addition to Form 8843 if you had U.S. earned income in excess of $3,500, had wages or scholarship income exempt by treaty, had taxable scholarship income or are due a refund of taxes

Form 8843 must be completed by all F and J visa holders whether or not you had US income.
Form 8843 with instructions

Forms for filing as a Resident Alien

Other Forms

Form 843

Form 843 for refund of Social Security and Medicare tax withheld in error. You will also need to complete Form 8316.

Form W-7

Form W-7 - to request ITIN numbers for your dependents.

State Income Tax

State Income Tax - If you worked in Iowa State during the year, you are required to file a state income tax return.

Form 1040X

Form 1040X - to file an amended return.

Form 4868

Form 4868 - for extension of time to file.

Most commonly used publications

Publication 17 -Your Federal Income Tax (for Resident Aliens)
Publication 519 - U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
Publication 901 - U.S. Tax Treaties