Do I Need to File a Tax Return?

<p>You may not have to file a federal income tax return if your income is below a certain amount. But, you must file a tax return to claim a refundable tax credit or a refund for withheld income tax. <a href="http://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return">Find out if you have to file a tax return</a>.</p>

Nonresidents Filing Tax Returns in the U.S.

<p>If you are a nonresident living and earning money in the United States, you may be required to file a U.S. tax return.</p><h3>Who Files </h3><p>You will need to file a U.S. tax return depending on your:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/nonresident-aliens-source-of-income">Source of U.S. income</a></li><li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-alien-tax-status">Tax filing status</a></li></ul><p><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxation-of-nonresident-aliens">Review this list of five situations to learn more about who must file</a>. </p><h3>How to File</h3><ul><li>You will need an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) or Social Security number (SSN). The IRS will issue an ITIN if a foreign national is not eligible for an SSN for tax reporting purposes. <a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/general-itin-information">Learn more about getting an ITIN for federal tax reporting. </a></li><li>You can use <a href="http://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040nr-us-nonresident-alien-income-tax-return">form 1040NR</a> to file a tax return.</li><li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-students-and-scholars">Review the specific filing requirements if you are a foreign exchange student or visiting scholar.</a></li><li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/au-pairs">If you are on a J-1 visa working as </a><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/au-pairs">an au pair, you may need to file estimated taxes using form 1040ES-NR.</a></li><li>If you can’t file your return by the due date, <a href="http://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868-application-for-automatic-extension-of-time-to-file-us-individual-income-tax-return">use form 4868</a>.</li></ul><h3>More Tax Help for Nonresidents</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z">Review the tax treaty</a> information between the U.S. and your country. In some cases, your taxable amount may be lower.</li><li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-students-scholars-teachers-researchers-and-exchange-visitors">If you are a foreign student, use this reference guide to learn more about the special rules that apply to your U.S. income</a> including your liability for Social Security and Medicare taxes.</li><li>Learn more from the <a href="http://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-519">IRS's tax guide for individuals who aren't citizens</a>.</li></ul>

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