This article is for information only and is not tax advice.
Sprintax expects filing to open by the end of January 2027. The date can change. Watch your email for updates. Sprintax emails you when filing opens.
What do I do if I have used Sprintax Returns before?
You do not need to take any action. Sprintax emails you when filing opens for the 2026 tax year.
What do I do if I am a first-time user?
Create an account and complete the registration. Sprintax then emails you when filing opens.
Why can't I file earlier?
Your return depends on your tax documents, and employers and payers issue most of them in early 2027. Your employer must send your Form W-2 by February 1, 2027. A payer must send your Form 1042-S by March 15, 2027.
How can I prepare while I wait?
Gather your passport, visa and immigration documents, including your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019.
Collect your entry and exit dates for every stay in the US.
Keep your Form W-2, Form 1042-S, Form 1099 and Form 1098-T when you receive them.
Find your taxpayer ID, which is your SSN or ITIN, if you have one.
Check that your email address is correct and that Sprintax emails reach your inbox, not your spam folder.
What are the filing deadlines?
| Situation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Form 1040-NR when you have wages subject to withholding, or when you have a US office or place of business | April 15, 2027 |
| Form 8843 only | June 15, 2027 |
| Extension for April 15 filers | October 15, 2027 |
Late filing can lead to IRS penalties. The IRS failure-to-file penalty is 5% of the unpaid tax for each month, up to 25%. The failure-to-pay penalty is 0.5% of the unpaid tax for each month.
What are the key facts about filing for 2026?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When does filing open in Sprintax Returns? | Sprintax expects it by the end of January 2027. The date can change. |
| How will I know when filing opens? | Sprintax emails you. |
| Do returning users need to act? | No. |
| What do first-time users do? | Create an account and complete the registration. |
| When is the April deadline? | April 15, 2027, for Form 1040-NR with wages subject to withholding or a US office. |
| When is the June deadline? | June 15, 2027 for Form 8843 only. |