What is an IRSN?
An IRSN, or Internal Revenue Service Number, is a temporary identification number assigned by the...
Interest statement
This article is for information only and is not tax advice.This article explains what the interes...
U.S. resident and have received Form 1042-S.
If you are classified as a U.S. resident for tax purposes due to passing the Substantial Pres...
I didn’t earn income in the US, do I need to file a tax return?
Yes, even if you did not have US income, you may have to file Form 8843 if you were on a F,J,M or...
I received a letter from the IRS saying that my tax return is incorrect – what should I do?
The letter from the IRS will provide information about what they believe to be incorrect. You sho...
I entered all my information on the page but when I click Next I cannot move forward
Please, make sure you did not leave any blank fields or unanswered questions. If you have entered...
I just received my State Tax return and it says to include a copy of my Federal return and copies of my income documents. Which is my Federal return and what is “income documents”?
The Nonresident Alien Federal Income Tax Return is form 1040NR. You should just print the first t...
Do I have to enter anything by myself on the form after I print the documents?
No, you do not need to enter anything on the form yourself after you print it. Just follow each s...
On the Federal checklist it says to print and sign W8BEN form but my tax pack does not have it.
Since Form W8BEN is not present in your tax pack you don’t need to include it when sending your f...
How are nonresident aliens taxed?
This article is for information only and is not tax advice.A nonresident alien is generally taxed...
Can an international student deduct his household medical and health expenses?
Nonresident aliens cannot claim medical and dental expenses on their 1040NR.
Be advised that in g...
Do I need receipts to claim expenses?
You do not need to attach receipts for the expenses you have reported on your Federal tax return,...
What is filing status? Can I file married filing joint status on 1040NR?
This article is for information only and is not tax advice.What is a filing status?Filing status ...
When can I amend my 2025 tax return?
The amendment option with Sprintax will be available for 2025 at the end of March, and you can am...
Do you have a Form 592-B from this payer with reported California withholding for this income?
Form 592-B is used to report the amount of California state income tax withheld from your payment...
Are you foreign student, lecturer, trainee or other exchange program visitor on a temporary program?
The question is referring to whether you are on a F, J, M or Q visa and will leave the US after a...