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You are a non-resident alien for tax purposes.

When filing as a non-resident alien:

  • You ARE required to file Form 8843 for yourself, your spouse and any dependents
  • you will file Form 1040NR-EZ or 1040NR in addition to Form 8843
  • your bank interest is NOT considered taxable income
  • you are only required to declare U.S. source income
  • Social Security and Medicare taxes will be withheld from your wages
  • you may be eligible to claim the following credits, exemptions or deductions

          Personal Exemption for yourself - not your spouse or your dependents. (unless you are from Japan, Korea, Canada or Mexico - see below)

          Itemized Deductions

          state or local income taxes paid in another state during the tax year, gifts to U.S. charities, loss caused by theft, vandalism, fire, storm, or similar causes or accidents or unreimbursed job related expenses

Citizens of Japan or Korea - Click Here

Citizens of Canada or Mexico  - Click Here

All Others -

If you will itemize any of the deductions listed above - Click Here

If you will NOT itemize deductions - Click Here

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