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Can I use TurboTax as a non resident alien?

By Sarah Martinez

TurboTax cannot prepare Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ for non-resident aliens. TurboTax can only prepare returns for US citizens and “resident aliens for tax purposes.”

What happens if non resident alien use TurboTax?

You will need to file an amended return (1040X) and send it with the correct NR return. (Unfortunately Turbo Tax does not do the NR tax but see below, there is a partner that can do it) The form and instructions can be found at the IRS website ().

Can immigrants file taxes in TurboTax?

While TurboTax can complete most any type of tax return for US citizens and resident aliens, at the present time we do not support the nonresident Form 1040NR series of tax returns. However, TurboTax has partnered with a company called “Sprintax.com” to offer certain nonresident tax preparation services.

Can a non resident alien file a tax return with TurboTax?

TurboTax cannot prepare Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ for non-resident aliens. TurboTax can only prepare returns for US citizens and “resident aliens for tax purposes.” TurboTax has a partner for preparing non-resident alien returns called Sprintax (one “t”).

Is there Form 1040 NR for nonresident aliens?

Created with Sketch. Does TurboTax handle Form 1040NR for nonresident aliens? TurboTax doesn’t support Form 1040NR: U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, but we have a partnership with Sprintax offering a nonresident tax filing solution to our TurboTax customers. Visit the TurboTax/Sprintax site for more info or to get started.

Are there any tax deductions for non resident aliens?

Just like resident aliens and U.S. citizens, there are deductions and credits you can claim to reduce your taxable income. All non-resident tax return forms like 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ or 8843, are available with instructions on the IRS website. You can also use software like Sprintax to guide you through the non-resident tax return preparation process.

Is the Form 1040 Nr handled by TurboTax?

Does TurboTax handle Form 1040-NR for nonresident May 24, 2019 4:19 PM Does TurboTax handle Form 1040-NR for nonresident aliens?