The following forms may be filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
- Form W-7: Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Used to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for foreign nationals who are not eligible for work authorization and therefore are not eligible to apply for a Social Security number
- Form 1040: U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
U.S. individual income tax return used by U.S. citizens and residents for tax purposes
This form may be applicable to nonresident aliens who become residents for tax purposes.
- Form 1040-ES (NR): U.S. Estimated Tax for Nonresident Alien Individuals
Used to make estimated tax payments throughout the year in advance of filing tax returns, often to address under-withholding
- Form 8843: Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition
Used by foreign national students and scholars to claim an exemption from the substantial presence test
- Form 4868: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Used to request an extension for filing your tax return
This form will not extend the deadline to pay any tax due. If you owe taxes, you must include a payment to the IRS when you submit the extension request by April 15.
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