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Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens 2006 Tax Year

Publication 519 - Additional Material

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This section answers tax-related questions commonly asked by aliens.

What is the difference between a resident alien and a nonresident alien for tax purposes?

For tax purposes, an alien is an individual who is not a U.S. citizen. Aliens are classified as resident aliens and nonresident aliens. Resident aliens are taxed on their worldwide income, the same as U.S. citizens. Nonresident aliens are taxed only on their U.S. source income.

What is the difference between the taxation of income that is effectively connected with a trade or business in the United States and income that is not effectively connected with a trade or business in the United States?

The difference between these two categories is that effectively connected income, after allowable deductions, is taxed at graduated rates. These are the same rates that apply to U.S. citizens and residents. Income that is not effectively connected is taxed at a flat 30% (or lower treaty) rate.

I am a student with an F-1 Visa. I was told that I was an exempt individual. Does this mean I am exempt from paying U.S. tax?

The term “exempt individual” does not refer to someone exempt from U.S. tax. You were referred to as an exempt individual because as a student temporarily in the United States on an F Visa, you do not have to count the days you were present in the United States as a student during the first 5 years in determining if you are a resident alien under the substantial presence test. See chapter 1.

I am a resident alien. Can I claim any treaty benefits?

Generally, you cannot claim tax treaty benefits as a resident alien. However, there are exceptions. See Effect of Tax Treaties in chapter 1. See also Resident Aliens under Some Typical Tax Treaty Benefits in chapter 9.

I am a nonresident alien with no dependents. I am working temporarily for a U.S. company. What return do I file?

You must file Form 1040NR if you are engaged in a trade or business in the United States, or have any other U.S. source income on which tax was not fully paid by the amount withheld.

You can use Form 1040NR-EZ instead of Form 1040NR if you meet all 11 conditions listed under Form 1040NR-EZ in chapter 7.

I came to the United States on June 30th of last year. I have an H-1B Visa. What is my tax status, resident alien or nonresident alien? What tax return do I file?

You were a dual-status alien last year. As a general rule, because you were in the United States for 183 days or more, you have met the substantial presence test and you are taxed as a resident. However, for the part of the year that you were not present in the United States, you are a nonresident. File Form 1040. Print “Dual-Status Return” across the top. Attach a statement showing your U.S. source income for the part of the year you were a nonresident. You may use Form 1040NR as the statement. Print “Dual-Status Statement” across the top. See First Year of Residency in chapter 1 for rules on determining your residency starting date. An example of a dual-status return is in chapter 6.

When is my Form 1040NR due?

If you are an employee and you receive wages subject to U.S. income tax withholding, you must generally file by the 15th day of the 4th month after your tax year ends. If you file for the 2006 calendar year, your return is due April 17, 2007.

If you are not an employee who receives wages subject to U.S. income tax withholding, you must file by the 15th day of the 6th month after your tax year ends. For the 2006 calendar year, file your return by June 15, 2007. For more information on when and where to file, see chapter 7.

My spouse is a nonresident alien. Does he need a social security number?

A social security number (SSN) must be furnished on returns, statements, and other tax-related documents. If your spouse does not have and is not eligible to get an SSN, he must apply for an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident and you choose to treat your nonresident spouse as a resident and file a joint tax return, your nonresident spouse needs an SSN or an ITIN. Alien spouses who are claimed as exemptions or dependents are also required to furnish an SSN or an ITIN.

See Identification Number in chapter 5 for more information.

I am a nonresident alien. Can I file a joint return with my spouse?

Generally, you cannot file as married filing jointly if either spouse was a nonresident alien at any time during the tax year.

However, nonresident aliens married to U.S. citizens or residents can choose to be treated as U.S. residents and file joint returns. For more information on this choice, see Nonresident Spouse Treated as a Resident in chapter 1.

I have an H-1B Visa and my husband has an F-1 Visa. We both lived in the United States all of last year and had income. What kind of form should we file? Do we file separate returns or a joint return?

Assuming both of you had these visas for all of last year, you are a resident alien. Your husband is a nonresident alien if he has not been in the United States as a student for more than 5 years. You and your husband can file a joint tax return on Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ if he makes the choice to be treated as a resident for the entire year. See Nonresident Spouse Treated as a Resident in chapter 1. If your husband does not make this choice, you must file a separate return on Form 1040 or Form 1040A. Your husband must file Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.

Is a “dual-resident taxpayer” the same as a “dual-status taxpayer”?

No. A dual-resident taxpayer is one who is a resident of both the United States and another country under each country's tax laws. See Effect of Tax Treaties in chapter 1. You are a dual-status taxpayer when you are both a resident alien and a nonresident alien in the same year. See chapter 6.

I am a nonresident alien and invested money in the U.S. stock market through a U.S. brokerage company. Are the dividends and the capital gains taxable? If yes, how are they taxed?

The following rules apply if the dividends and capital gains are not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.

  • Capital gains are generally not taxable if you were in the United States for less than 183 days during the year. See Sales or Exchanges of Capital Assets in chapter 4 for more information and exceptions.

  • Dividends are generally taxed at a 30% (or lower treaty) rate. The brokerage company or payor of the dividends should withhold this tax at source. If tax is not withheld at the correct rate, you must file Form 1040NR to receive a refund or pay any additional tax due.

If the capital gains and dividends are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business, they are taxed according to the same rules and at the same rates that apply to U.S. citizens and residents.

I am a nonresident alien. I receive U.S. social security benefits. Are my benefits taxable?

If you are a nonresident alien, 85% of any U.S. social security benefits (and the equivalent portion of tier 1 railroad retirement benefits) you receive is subject to the flat 30% tax, unless exempt, or subject to a lower treaty rate. See The 30% Tax in chapter 4.

Do I have to pay taxes on my scholarship?

If you are a nonresident alien and the scholarship is not from U.S. sources, it is not subject to U.S. tax. See Scholarships, Grants, Prizes, and Awards in chapter 2 to determine whether your scholarship is from U.S. sources.

If your scholarship is from U.S. sources or you are a resident alien, your scholarship is subject to U.S. tax according to the following rules.

  • If you are a candidate for a degree, you may be able to exclude from your income the part of the scholarship you use to pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required by the educational institution. However, the part of the scholarship you use to pay for other expenses, such as room and board, is taxable. See Scholarships and Fellowship Grants in chapter 3 for more information.

  • If you are not a candidate for a degree, your scholarship is taxable.

I am a nonresident alien. Can I claim the standard deduction?

Nonresident aliens cannot claim the standard deduction. However, see Students and business apprentices from India, under Itemized Deductions in chapter 5 for an exception.

I am a dual-status taxpayer. Can I claim the standard deduction?

You cannot claim the standard deduction allowed on Form 1040. However, you can itemize any allowable deductions.

I am filing Form 1040NR. Can I claim itemized deductions?

Nonresident aliens can claim some of the same itemized deductions that resident aliens can claim. However, nonresident aliens can claim itemized deductions only if they have income effectively connected with their U.S. trade or business. See Itemized Deductions in chapter 5.

I am not a U.S. citizen. What exemptions can I claim?

Resident aliens can claim personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents in the same way as U.S. citizens. However, nonresident aliens generally can claim only a personal exemption for themselves on their U.S. tax return. There are special rules for residents of Mexico, Canada, and the Republic of Korea (South Korea); for U.S. nationals; and for students and business apprentices from India. See Exemptions in chapter 5.

What exemptions can I claim as a dual-status taxpayer?

As a dual-status taxpayer, you usually will be able to claim your own personal exemption. Subject to the general rules for qualification, you can claim exemptions for your spouse and dependents when you figure taxable income for the part of the year you are a resident alien. The amount you can claim for these exemptions is limited to your taxable income (figured before subtracting exemptions) for the part of the year you are a resident alien. You cannot use exemptions (other than your own) to reduce taxable income to less than zero for that period.

I am single with a dependent child. I was a dual-status alien in 2006. Can I claim the earned income credit on my 2006 tax return?

If you are a nonresident alien for any part of the year, you cannot claim the earned income credit. See chapter 6 for more information on dual-status aliens.

I am a nonresident alien student. Can I claim an education credit on my Form 1040NR?

If you are a nonresident alien for any part of the year, you generally cannot claim the education credits. However, if you are married and choose to file a joint return with a U.S. citizen or resident spouse, you may be eligible for these credits. See Nonresident Spouse Treated as a Resident in chapter 1.

I am a nonresident alien, temporarily working in the U.S. under a J visa. Am I subject to social security and Medicare taxes?

Generally, services you perform as a nonresident alien temporarily in the United States as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act are not covered under the social security program if you perform the services to carry out the purpose for which you were admitted to the United States. See Social Security and Medicare Taxes in chapter 8.

I am a nonresident alien student. Social security taxes were withheld from my pay in error. How do I get a refund of these taxes?

If social security or Medicare taxes were withheld in error from pay that is not subject to these taxes, contact the employer who withheld the taxes for a refund. If you are unable to get a full refund of the amount from your employer, file a claim for refund with the Internal Revenue Service on Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement. See Refund of Taxes Withheld in Error in chapter 8.

I am an alien who will be leaving the United States. What forms do I have to file before I leave?

Before leaving the United States, aliens generally must obtain a certificate of compliance. This document, also popularly known as the sailing permit or departure permit, is part of the income tax form you must file before leaving. You will receive a sailing or departure permit after filing a Form 1040-C or Form 2063. These forms are discussed in chapter 11.

I filed a Form 1040-C when I left the United States. Do I still have to file an annual U.S. tax return?

Form 1040-C is not an annual U.S. income tax return. If an income tax return is required by law, you must file that return even though you already filed a Form 1040-C. Chapters 5 and 7 discuss filing an annual U.S. income tax return.

Appendix A—Tax Treaty Exemption Procedure for Students

This appendix contains the statements nonresident alien students must file with Form 8233, Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for Independent (and Certain Dependent) Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien Individual, to claim a tax treaty exemption from withholding of tax on compensation for dependent personal services. For treaty countries not listed, attach a statement in a format similar to those for other treaties. See chapter 8 for more information on withholding.

Belgium, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Norway, Poland, and Romania

Residents of Japan should use the following statement only if they are continuing to apply Article 20 of the old treaty because they were entitled to benefits under that article as of March 30, 2004.

  1. I was a resident of [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the university or other recognized educational institution at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] in an amount not in excess of $2,000 for any tax year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I will be present in the United States only for such period of time as may be reasonably or customarily required to effectuate the purpose of this visit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

People's Republic of China

  1. I was a resident of the People's Republic of China on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am present in the United States solely for the purpose of my education or training.

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the People's Republic of China in an amount not in excess of $5,000 for any tax year.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study or training]. I am claiming this exemption only for such period of time as is reasonably necessary to complete the education or training.

Cyprus

  1. I was a resident of Cyprus on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the university or other recognized educational institution at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Cyprus in an amount not in excess of $2,000 for any tax year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date, and for such additional period of time as is necessary to complete, as a full-time student, educational requirements as a candidate for a postgraduate or professional degree from a recognized educational institution.

Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovak Republic, and Spain

  1. I was a resident of [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying or training at [insert the name of the university or other recognized educational institution at which you study]; or, I am temporarily present in the United States as a recipient of a grant, allowance, or award from [insert the name of the nonprofit organization or government institution providing the grant, allowance, or award].

  3. I will receive compensation for services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and [Insert the name of the country] . in the amount not in excess of $5,000 for any tax year.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

Egypt

  1. I was a resident of Egypt on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the university or other recognized educational institution at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Egypt in an amount not in excess of $3,000 for any tax year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I will be present in the United States only for such period of time as may be reasonably or customarily required to effectuate the purpose of this visit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date, and for such period of time as is necessary to complete, as a full-time student, educational requirements as a candidate for a postgraduate or professional degree from a recognized educational institution.

France

  1. I was a resident of France on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the accredited university, college, school or other educational institution].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and France in an amount not in excess of $5,000 for any taxable year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I will be present in the United States only for such period of time as may be reasonably or customarily required to effectuate the purpose of this visit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years.

Germany

  1. I was a resident of Germany on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States as a student or business apprentice for the purpose of full-time study or training at [insert the name of the accredited university, college, school or other educational institution]; or, I am temporarily present in the United States as a recipient of a grant, allowance, or award from [insert the name of the nonprofit organization or government institution providing the grant, allowance, or award].

  3. I will receive compensation for dependent personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Germany in an amount not in excess of $5,000 for any tax year, provided that such services are performed for the purpose of supplementing funds otherwise available for my maintenance, education, or training.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of four tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

Indonesia

  1. I was a resident of Indonesia on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States solely for the purpose of study at [insert the name of the university or other accredited educational institution at which you study]; or, I am temporarily present in the United States as a recipient of a grant, allowance or award from [insert the name of the nonprofit organization or government institution providing the grant, allowance, or award] for the primary purpose of study, research, or training.

  3. I will receive compensation for services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Indonesia in an amount not in excess of $2,000 for my tax year, provided such services are performed in connection with my studies or are necessary for my maintenance.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

Israel, Philippines and Thailand

  1. I was a resident of the [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the university or other recognized educational institution at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the Philippines in an amount not in excess of $3,000 for any tax year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I will be present in the United States only for such period of time as may be reasonably or customarily required to effectuate the purpose of this visit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

Morocco

  1. I was a resident of Morocco on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the university or other recognized educational institution at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Morocco in an amount not in excess of $2,000 for any tax year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years, beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

Netherlands

  1. I was a resident of the Netherlands on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of full time study at [insert the name of the recognized university, college, or school in the United States at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the Netherlands in an amount not in excess of $2,000 for any tax year.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. I am claiming this exemption only for such period of time as is reasonably necessary to complete my education.

Pakistan

  1. I am a resident of Pakistan. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States solely as a student at [insert the name of the recognized university, college, or school in the United States at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Pakistan in an amount not in excess of $5,000 for any tax year.

Slovenia and Venezuela

  1. I was a resident of [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying or training at [insert the name of the university or other accredited educational institution at which you study or train].

  3. I will receive compensation for services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] in an amount not in excess of $5,000 for any tax year.

  4. I will be present in the United States only for such period of time as may be reasonably or customarily required to effectuate the purpose of this visit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the taxable year that includes my arrival date, and for such period of time as is necessary to complete, as a full-time student, educational requirements as a candidate for a postgraduate or professional degree from a recognized educational institution.

Trinidad and Tobago

  1. I was a resident of Trinidad and Tobago on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the primary purpose of studying at [insert the name of the university or other accredited educational institution at which you study].

  3. I will receive compensation for personal services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago in an amount not in excess of $2,000 for any taxable year. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I will be present in the United States only for such period of time as may be reasonably or customarily required to effectuate the purpose of this visit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years.

Tunisia

  1. I was a resident of Tunisia on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the purpose of full-time study, training, or research at [insert the name of the university or other accredited educational institution at which you study, train, or perform research].

  3. I will receive compensation for services performed in the United States. This compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal income tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Tunisia in an amount not in excess of $4,000 for any tax year.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning study at the U.S. educational institution]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of five tax years beginning with the tax year that includes my arrival date.

Appendix B—Tax Treaty Exemption Procedure for Teachers and Researchers

This appendix contains the statements nonresident alien teachers and researchers must file with Form 8233, Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for Independent (and Certain Dependent) Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien Individual, to claim a tax treaty exemption from withholding of tax on compensation for dependent personal services. For treaty countries not listed, attach a statement in a format similar to those for other treaties. See chapter 8 for more information on withholding.

Belgium

  1. I was a resident of Belgium on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by the U.S. government, or by a university or other recognized educational institution in the United States, to come to the United States for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the portion of the year from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Belgium. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which the exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

People's Republic of China

  1. I was a resident of the People's Republic of China on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching, giving lectures, or conducting research at [insert the name of the educational institution or scientific research institution at which you teach, lecture, or conduct research], which is an accredited educational institution or scientific research institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching, lecturing, or research activities.

  3. The teaching, lecturing, or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the People's Republic of China. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, lecturer, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning your teaching, lecturing, or research activities]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a maximum aggregate period of three years.

Commonwealth of Independent States

The treaty with former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics remains in effect for the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

  1. I am a resident of [insert the name of country]. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by a governmental agency or institution in the United States, or by an educational or scientific research institution in the United States , to come to the United States for the purpose of teaching, engaging in research, or participating in scientific, technical, or professional conferences at [insert the name of governmental agency or institution, educational or scientific institution, or organization sponsoring professional conference], which is a governmental agency or institution, an educational or scientific institution, or an organization sponsoring a professional conference. I will receive compensation for my teaching, research, or conference activities.

  3. The teaching, research or conference compensation received the entire tax year (or for the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, conference participant, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will not be undertaken primarily for the benefit of a private person or commercial enterprise of the United States or a foreign trade organization of [insert the name of country], unless the research is conducted on the basis of intergovernmental agreements on cooperations.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed], The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Czech Republic and Slovak Republic

  1. I was a resident of the [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am visiting the United States for the primary purpose of teaching or conducting research at [insert the name of the educational or scientific institution], which is an accredited educational or research institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption]. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching, research, or conference services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Egypt, Hungary, Korea, Philippines, Poland, and Romania

  1. I was a resident of [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by the U.S. government (or by a political subdivision or local authority thereof), or by a university or other recognized educational institution in the United States for a period not expected to exceed two years for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or for the portion of the year from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption]. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

France

  1. I was a resident of France on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by the U.S. government, or by a university or other recognized educational or research institution in the United States for the primary purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational or research institution]. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or for the portion of the year from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and France. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Germany

  1. I am a resident of Germany. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am a professor or teacher visiting the United States for the purpose of advanced study, teaching, or research at [insert the name of the accredited university, college, school, or other educational institution, or a public research institution or other institution engaged in research for the public benefit]. I will receive compensation for my teaching, research, or study activities.

  3. The compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) for these activities qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Germany. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a student, apprentice, or trainee during the immediately preceding period. (If, however, following the period in which the alien claimed benefits as a student, apprentice, or trainee, that person returned to Germany and resumed residence and physical presence before returning to the United States as a teacher or researcher, that person may claim the benefits of this treaty.)

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival into the United States before beginning the services for which the exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Greece

  1. I am a resident of Greece. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am a professor or teacher visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching at [insert the name of the other educational institution at which you teach], which is an educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching activities.

  3. The teaching compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Greece. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of three years beginning on that date.

Iceland and Norway

  1. I was a resident of [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by the U.S. government, or by a university or other recognized educational institution in the United States for a period not expected to exceed two years for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption]. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will not be undertaken primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

India

  1. I was a resident of India on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching or conducting research at [insert the name of the university, college, or other recognized educational institution]. I will receive compensation for my teaching or study activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) for these activities qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and India.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival into the United States before beginning the services for which the exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Indonesia

  1. I was a resident of Indonesia on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by [insert the name of the university, college, school, or other similar educational institution] to come to the United States solely for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at that educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Indonesia. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher or researcher before the date specified in the next paragraph.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your arrival into the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which the exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of two years beginning on that date.

  5. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

Israel

  1. I was a resident of Israel on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by the U.S. government (or by a political subdivision or local authority thereof), or by a university or other recognized educational institution in the United States, to come to the United States for a period not expected to exceed two years for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or for the portion of the year from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Israel. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Italy

  1. I was a resident of Italy on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am a professor or teacher visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching or performing research at [insert the name of the educational institution or medical facility at which you teach or perform research], which is an educational institution or a medical facility primarily funded from governmental sources. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Italy. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the general interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Jamaica

  1. I was a resident of Jamaica on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching or conducting research for a period not expected to exceed two years at [insert the name of the educational institution at which you teach or conduct research], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Jamaica. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Luxembourg

  1. I am a resident of Luxembourg. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by [insert the name of the educational institution at which you teach or perform research], which is a recognized educational institution, to come to the United States for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at that institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Luxembourg. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will not be carried on for the benefit of any person using or disseminating the results for purposes of profit.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival into the United States before beginning the teaching services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Netherlands

  1. I am a resident of the Netherlands. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution at which you teach or perform research] for a period not exceeding two years. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) for these activities qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Netherlands. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival into the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date only if my visit does not exceed 2 years.

Pakistan

  1. I am a resident of Pakistan. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am a professor or teacher visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching at [insert the name of the educational institution at which you teach], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching activities.

  3. The teaching compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Pakistan. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival into the United States before beginning the teaching services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Portugal

  1. I was a resident of Portugal on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by [insert the name of the university, college, school, or other similar educational institution] to come to the United States solely for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at that educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Portugal. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher or researcher before the date specified in paragraph 5.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your arrival into the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which the exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation paid during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Slovenia and Venezuela

  1. I was a resident of [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption] on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am temporarily present in the United States for the purpose of teaching or carrying on research at [insert the name of the educational or research institution], which is a recognized educational or research institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and [insert the name of the country under whose treaty you claim exemption]. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the general interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date. In no event have I claimed an exemption under this treaty for income received as a teacher or researcher for more than five years.

Thailand

  1. I was a resident of Thailand on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational or research institution at which you teach or perform research] for a period not exceeding two years. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) for these activities qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Thailand. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival into the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

Trinidad and Tobago

  1. I was a resident of Trinidad and Tobago on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I have accepted an invitation by the U.S. government, or by a university or other educational institution in the United States, to come to the United States for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution], which is an educational institution approved by an appropriate governmental education authority. No agreement exists between the government of the United States and the government of Trinidad and Tobago for the provision of my services. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research services.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or for the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a specific person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date.

United Kingdom

  1. I was a resident of the United Kingdom on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a U.S. citizen. I have not been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant.

  2. I am a professor or teacher visiting the United States for a period of not more than two years for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at [insert the name of the educational institution], which is a recognized educational institution. I will receive compensation for my teaching or research activities.

  3. The teaching or research compensation received during the entire tax year (or during the period from to ) qualifies for exemption from withholding of federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom. I have not previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States.

  4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the benefit of any private person or persons.

  5. I arrived in the United States on [insert the date of your last arrival in the United States before beginning the teaching or research services for which exemption is claimed]. The treaty exemption is available only for compensation received during a period of two years beginning on that date. The entire treaty exemption is lost retroactively if my stay in the United States exceeds two years.

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Tax Publications for Individual Taxpayers and Commonly Used Tax Forms. Summary: This is a listing of tax publications and commonly used tax forms. The text states:Tax Publications for Individual Taxpayers. See How to Get Tax Help for a variety of ways to get publications, including by computer, phone, and mail.General Guides. 

1--Your Rights as a Taxpayer
17--Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)
334--Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ)
509--Tax Calendars for 2005
553--Highlights of 2004 Tax Changes
910-- IRS Guide to Free Tax Services

Specialized Publications. 

3--Armed Forces' Tax Guide
54--Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Residents Aliens Abroad
225--Farmer's Tax Guide
378--Fuel Tax Credits and Refunds
463--Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses
501--Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
502--Medical and Dental Expenses (Including the Health Coverage Tax Credit)
503--Child and Dependent Care Expenses
504--Divorced or Separated Individuals
505--Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
514--Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals
516--U.S. Government Civilian Employees Stationed Abroad
517--Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers
519--U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
521--Moving Expenses
523--Selling Your Home
524--Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
525--Taxable and Nontaxable Income
526--Charitable Contributions
527--Residential Rental Property
529--Miscellaneous Deductions
530--Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners
531--Reporting Tip Income
533--Self-Employment Tax
534--Depreciating Property Placed in Service Before 1987
536--Net Operating Losses (NOLs) for Individuals, Estates, and Trusts
537--Installment Sales
541--Partnerships
544--Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets
547--Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts
550--Investment Income and Expenses
551--Basis of Assets
552--Recordkeeping for Individuals
554--Older Americans' Tax Guide
555--Community Property
556--Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund
559--Survivors, Executors, and Administrators
561--Determining the Value of Donated Property
564--Mutual Fund Distributions
570--Tax Guide for Individuals With Income From U.S. Possessions
571--Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans)
575--Pension and Annuity Income
584--Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook (Personal-Use Property)
587--Business Use of Your Home (Including Use by Day-Care Providers)
590--Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
593--Tax Highlights for U.S. Citizens and Residents Going Abroad
594--What You Should Know About the IRS Collection Process
595--Tax Highlights for Commercial Fishermen
596--Earned Income Credit (EIC)
721--Tax Guide to U.S. Civil Service Retirement Benefits
901--U.S. Tax Treaties
907--Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities
908--Bankruptcy Tax Guide
911--Direct Sellers
915--Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits
919--How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding?
925--Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules
926--Household Employer's Tax Guide
929--Tax Rules for Children and Dependents
936--Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
946--How to Depreciate Property
947--Practice Before the IRS and Power of Attorney
950--Introduction to Estate and Gift Taxes
967--The IRS Will Figure Your Tax
968--Tax Benefits for Adoption
969--Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans
970--Tax Benefits for Education
971--Innocent Spouse Relief
972--Child Tax Credit
1542--Per Diem Rates
1544--Reporting Cash Payments of Over $10,000 (Received in a Trade or Business)
1546--The Taxpayer Advocate Service—How to Get Help With Unresolved Problems

Spanish Language Publications. 

1SP--Derechos del Contribuyente
579SP Cómo Preparar la Declaración de Impuesto Federal
594SP Comprendiendo el Proceso de Cobro
596SP Crédito por Ingreso del Trabajo
850 English-Spanish Glossary of Words and Phrases Used in Publications Issued by the Internal Revenue Service
1544SP Informe de Pagos en Efectivo en Exceso de $10,000 (Recibidos en una Ocupación o Negocio)

Commonly Used Tax Forms. See How To Get Tax Help for a variety of ways to get forms, including by computer, fax, phone, and mail. For fax orders only, use the catalog number when ordering.

Form Number and Title Catalog Number
1040--U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 11320
Schedule A&B--Itemized Deductions & Interest and Ordinary Dividends 11330
Schedule C--Profit or Loss From Business 11334
Schedule C-EZ--Net Profit From Business 14374
Schedule D--Capital Gains and Losses 11338
Schedule D-1--Continuation Sheet for Schedule D 10424
Schedule E--Supplemental Income and Loss 11344
Schedule EIC--Earned Income Credit 13339
Schedule F--Profit or Loss From Farming 11346
Schedule H--Household Employment Taxes 12187
Schedule J--Farm Income Averaging 25513
Schedule R--Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled 11359
Schedule SE--Self-Employment Tax 11358
1040A--U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 11327
Schedule 1--Interest and Ordinary Dividends for Form 1040A Filers 12075
Schedule 2--Child and Dependent Care Expenses for Form 1040A Filers 10749
Schedule 3--Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled for Form 1040A Filers 12064
1040EZ--Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents 11329
1040-ES--Estimated Tax for Individuals 11340
1040X--Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 11360
2106--Employee Business Expenses 11700
2106-EZ--Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses 20604
2210--Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, and Trusts 11744
2441--Child and Dependent Care Expenses 11862
2848--Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative 11980
3903--Moving Expenses 12490
4562--Depreciation and Amortization 12906
4868--Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 13141
4952--Investment Interest Expense Deduction 13177
5329--Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts 13329
6251--Alternative Minimum Tax--Individuals 13600
8283--Non-cash Charitable Contributions 62299
8582--Passive Activity Loss Limitations 63704
8606--Nondeductible IRAs 63966
8812--Additional Child Tax Credit 10644
8822--Change of Address 12081
8829--Expenses for Business Use of Your Home 13232
8863--Education Credits 25379
9465--Installment Agreement Request 14842

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