Forms for filing as a Non-Resident Alien
Form 1040NR-EZ
Form 1040NR
- Instructions for 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
Form 1040A
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