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The document is Form 8840, used by aliens to claim a closer connection exception to the substantial presence test for U.S. tax purposes for the year 2023. It outlines the eligibility criteria, including maintaining a tax home in a foreign country and having a closer connection to that country than to the U.S. The form requires personal information, details about visa status, and significant contacts with foreign countries. It also provides instructions on filing and penalties for non-compliance.

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Do I need to fill out an 8840?

Canadians should pro-actively complete and file a new 8840 form each year with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. This is a positive acknowledgment that you are entering the U.S. each year as a temporary visitor for pleasure and are complying with U.S. tax laws.

Who needs to fill out form 8840?

Canadian snowbirds staying in the U.S. for less than 183 days should be able to claim this exception and avoid being taxed as a U.S. tax resident on their worldwide income by filing Form 8840 with the IRS. U.S. citizens (including dual citizens) and green card holders cannot take advantage of this exception.

Do I have to file 8840?

The Substantial Presence Test calculation is simple: Were you in the U.S. for at least 31 days in 2021? If NO, as far as the IRS is concerned, you do not have a closer connection and therefore you do not have to file an IRS Form 8840. If your TOTAL DAYS is 183 days or more you should file the IRS Form 8840.

Do I need to fill out a withholding certificate?

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-4, Employees Withholding Certificate, is generally completed at the start of any new job. This form tells your employer how much federal income tax withholding to keep from each paycheck.

Do I need to fill out claim of tax treaty benefits?

The payee must file a U.S. tax return and Form 8833 if claiming the following treaty benefits: A reduction or modification in the taxation of gain or loss from the disposition of a U.S. real property interest based on a treaty. A change to the source of an item of income or a deduction based on a treaty.

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Where to send a closer connection form?

If you do not have to file a 2024 tax return, mail Form 8840 to the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Center, Austin, TX 73301-0215 by the due date (including extensions) for filing Form 1040-NR.

What is a closer connection exception?

You will be considered to have a closer connection to a foreign country than to the United States if you or the IRS establishes that you have maintained more docHub contacts with the foreign country than with the United States.

What is the difference between form 8840 and 8843?

--Form 8840, Closer Connection Exception Statement, should accompany 1040NRs submitted by non-immigrants who qualify as tax residents, but wish to remain nonresidents. --Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals verifies F, J, and M visa holders exemption from tax resident status.

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