Form 8843 – what is it and how do I file it?
(Updated for 2022)
There are 3 things that every US international student and J-1 visa holder needs to know about American tax:
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- Every US international student and J-1 visa holder has a tax filing requirement
- It doesn’t matter if you have earned income. You must still file your documents before the deadline
- The IRS takes this stuff seriously! In other words, if you don’t comply with your tax obligations, you may encounter complications when applying for US visas in the future
Regardless of whether you have earned income during your time in the US, if you are a nonresident in the US, you will still need to file what’s known as a Form 8843 “Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals With a Medical Condition”.
This blog post will focus on exactly what you need to do in order to file this form and remain compliant with the IRS.
NOTE: If you are considered a resident for tax purposes, you are not required to file form 8843.
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