How can I E-file my tax return?
In order to see the E-Filing option for 2023 if you have already finished the Sprintax process, y...
Sprintax says I’m US resident but I received Form 1042-S, what should I do?
If you are deemed as a resident for US tax purposes because you pass the Substantial presence tes...
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 would have to file Form 8843 if you were on a F,J,M ...
I think I should be exempt from tax but Sprintax says I have to pay tax – why?
Many Nonresident Aliens incorrectly believe that they will not pay ANY tax in the U.S, however, a...
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?
Nonresident aliens are taxed only on the income that arises from sources within the United States...
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?
The filing status of an individual is based on their marital status as of the end of the tax year...
When can I amend my 2022 tax return?
The amendment option with Sprintax is now live for 2022 and you can amend your tax returns whenev...
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 CA state taxes withheld for the tax year. It is possible to rece...
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 y...