Forms for filing as a Non-Resident Alien

Form 1040NR-EZ

Instructions for Form 1040NR-EZ [1]
Form 1040NR-EZ [2]

Form 1040NR

Instructions for Form 1040NR [3]
Form 1040NR [4]

Form 8843

All non-residents (for tax purposes) who were present in the U.S. in F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, M-1, or M-2 status during the previous calendar year must file Form 8843 [5], even if they received no income during the previous year.  This form does not require a social security number or ITIN. For assistance with filing Form 8843, please plan to attend a VITA workshop.

Forms for filing as a Resident Alien

Form 1040EZ

Instructions for Form 1040EZ [6]
Form 1040 EZ [7]

Form 1040A

Instructions for Form 1040A [8]
Form 1040 A [9]

Form 1040

Instructions for Form 1040 [10]
Form 1040 [11]

Iowa State Tax Forms

State Income Tax [12] - If you worked in Iowa State during the year, you are required to file a state income tax return.

Other Forms

Form 843

Form 843 [13] for refund of Social Security and Medicare tax withheld in error. You will also need to complete Form 8316 [14].

Form W-7

Form W-7 [15] - to request ITIN numbers for your dependents.

Form 1040X

Form 1040X [16] - to file an amended return.

Form 4868

Form 4868 [17] - for extension of time to file.

Most commonly used publications

Publication 17 [18] -Your Federal Income Tax (for Resident Aliens)
Publication 519 [19] - U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
Publication 901 [20] - U.S. Tax Treaties