IRS Form 1040NRNon Resident Income Tax Return 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your identifying number and name as shown on Form 1040-NR at the top of the form.
  3. In Section 1, categorize your income under the appropriate tax rate (10%, 15%, or 30%) for dividends, interest, royalties, and other income types. Ensure you accurately report each type of income in its respective column.
  4. For capital gains and losses, complete Section 16 by providing details about the property sold, including acquisition and sale dates, sales price, and cost basis. Calculate any gain or loss accordingly.
  5. Finally, sum up your total tax liability from all columns in Section 14 and enter this amount on Form 1040-NR line 23a before saving your completed form.

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An alien is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. A nonresident alien is an alien who has not passed the green card test or the substantial presence test.
You must file Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return only if you have income that is subject to tax, such as wages, tips, scholarship and fellowship grants, dividends, etc. Refer to Foreign students, scholars, teachers, researchers and exchange visitors for more information.
More In Forms and Instructions You may need to file Form 1040-NR if you: Were a nonresident alien engaged in a trade or business in the United States. Represented a deceased person who would have had to file Form 1040-NR. Represented an estate or trust that had to file Form 1040-NR.
Residents filing Form 1040 can choose from all standard tax statuses. Nonresident aliens filing Form 1040-NR are generally limited to single and married filing separately. A married nonresident alien can elect to be treated as a US resident to file jointly if their spouse is a US citizen or resident alien.
Typical errors and tips. Incorrect filing status: Filing as a resident alien when youre a nonresident alien is a common error. Double-check your status before filing. Misreported income: Ensure all US-sourced income is accurately reported.

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What documents will I need to file my nonresident tax return? Your Passport. All U.S. entry and exit dates for current and previous visits. Any tax forms you received (Form W-2, 1042-S and/or 1099, etc.) Visa/Immigration status information, including Form DS-2019 (for J visa holders), Form I-20 (for F visa holders)
Form 1040NR: Specifically, the form is used by: NRAs who qualify for a tax treaty and wish to claim a tax refund for employment taxes that were withheld before the tax treaty was granted.

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