Tax Information Chart
What Forms Do You Need To File?
CHOICE ONE: If you have been in the us for less than 5 years as a student then:
If you received money from United States sources then you must fill out:
If you earned more than $3,300 or had taxes withheld, then file: Federal form 1040NREZ or Federal form 1040NR (if you are married, claim deductions, or had taxable interest of dividends)
Form 8843 (Statement)
State Form 1 NR (only if you earned MORE than $4,125)
If you did not receive any money from United States sources then you must fill out:
Form 8843 (Statement)
and if you might want to stay permanently in the U.S.
Federal Form 1040NREZ
CHOICE TWO: if you have been in the us for more than 5 years
as a student then you must fill out: