File your US nonresident tax return

Sprintax Returns is the only online solution for nonresident federal tax e-filing and state tax return preparation

Federal from $51.95

State from $44.95

Amended Returns from $79.95

Sprintax Returns nonresident alien tax software

Why file your taxes
with Sprintax?

Every nonresident alien in the US must file tax documents with the IRS.

By using Sprintax Returns, you can guarantee that you are 100% US tax compliant. We will prepare every document that you need and ensure that you don’t pay any more tax than you need to.

Sprintax is also the nonresident partner of choice for TurboTax.

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Forget complicated tax forms

We will guide you step-by-step.

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E-File 1040NR with Sprintax

File your nonresident federal tax return easily online.

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IRS compliance 100% guaranteed

You will have a clean US tax record.

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You will receive your maximum US tax refund

Our users claimed over $100m last year

Who Can File With Sprintax

International Students & Scholars

Every year more than one million international students travel to the US to continue their studies. Did you know that, if you are living in the US as an international student, you have to file a tax return? It’s true!

In short, if you’re earning money while in the US on a student visa, you need to file a federal and state tax return. And even if you did not earn an income, you must file a Form 8843. Sprintax helps thousands of international students just like you to prepare their tax documents every year.

Our solution will guide you through the tax filing process and guarantee your US tax compliance.

US International students tax return

J1 Work & Travel

Every year, thousands of young travelers visit the US on a J1 visa to live, work, study and travel. But did you know that every J1 participant is legally required to file tax documents with the IRS?

If you’re daunted by the thought of filing your taxes, don’t worry… Sprintax can help you! You can easy prepare your J1 tax documents online in just four easy steps with Sprintax Returns!

What’s more, if you have worked and paid tax in the US, you could be entitled to a tax refund. Exactly how much you can claim back will depend on your personal circumstances. However, it is always worth checking how much you’re owed. Sprintax will help you to claim your maximum US tax refund!

J1 Work & Travel visa tax return

Interns & Trainees

If you are in the US as an intern or for training, you are required to file tax documents. In fact, even if you are not earning income from your training or internship, you must still file.

By preparing your tax documents with Sprintax Returns, you can guarantee your US tax compliance and ensure you don’t pay any more tax than you need to.

J1 interns and trainees tax return

Au Pairs & Camp Counselors

If you are living in the US and working as an Au Pair or Camp Counselor, it is very important to comply with your US tax requirements.

Sprintax Returns is a user-friendly system which enables nonresident Au Pairs and Camp Counselors to prepare completed federal and state tax documents easily online. When you create your account, we will help you to prepare the tax documents you need while applying every deduction and tax treaty benefit you’re due – minimizing your tax bill.

Au pair tax return

Royalties

Earning income from royalties while living as a nonresident in the US? Don’t spend endless hours filling out complicated tax forms.

Easily prepare your US royalty tax return online with Sprintax Returns.

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Other

Sprintax is the ideal tax solution for every nonresident alien living in the US.

In fact, Sprintax was created specifically for international students, scholars, teachers, researchers and foreign professionals in the US on F, J, H, L, M and Q visas to make tax prep easy and ensure they are fully compliant with the IRS tax rules.

No matter what your tax situation, we will ensure that you claim every tax deduction and tax treaty benefit you’re entitled to. Create your Sprintax account today!

Royalty tax return for nonresidents

Tax Forms

Tax documents prepared by Sprintax Returns

1040-NR

Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return is the federal tax return that nonresidents should file to account for the income earned in the previous tax year.

Form 1040X

Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return is used to claim additional deductions or credits or to correct an error on a previously filed tax return, which has reduced the amount of tax the taxpayer owed for that year.

Form 8843

Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition is used by nonresident aliens who wish to exclude days present in the US for the purposes of the Substantial Presence Test, either because they were an exempt individual or they were unable to leave the US due to illness.

Nonresidents are also required to file this document if they received no income during the tax year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A nonresident alien (NRA) is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, who does not pass the substantial presence test or the green card test.

You can determine your residency status for free with Sprintax Returns. Simply create an account or login to get started.

Sprintax was created specifically for nonresident professionals, international students, scholars, teachers and researchers in the US on F, J, M and Q visas. Our software makes it easy for all nonresidents to prepare their US taxes online and stay compliant with IRS tax rules.

Yes. Sprintax is approved by the IRS for Federal tax E-Filing and many nonresidents will be able to file their 1040NR tax return without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home!

The Sprintax tax preparation fees are listed below:

  • Federal tax preparation from $51.95
  • State tax preparation from $44.95
  • State tax return only – $49.95
  • Amended returns from $79.95
  • Form 8843 – $19.95
  • Federal or State Post Filing service – $19.95
  • Full Post-Filing Support Service – $24.95
  • ITIN Application – $15.95
  • FICA Preparation – $15.95

There are many reasons why you may need to amend your US income tax return. Whatever your tax situation, you can easily amend your tax documents online with Sprintax Returns.
To prepare form 1040-X, just create your Sprintax account or login to get started.

It depends!

Each state in the US has different tax laws. Depending on the state where you live, you may be required to file a state tax return.

Nine US states don’t impose any income tax on income – Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.

After you file your taxes, it’s possible the IRS may contact you to request some additional documents.

While dealing with the tax office is not always easy, the good news is that Sprintax can support you with any additional paperwork required.

By signing up for the Sprintax Post-Filing Service, you can ensure that our tax experts will deal with all the additional communication with the IRS on your behalf and will take the burden off your shoulders.

With this insurance service, you can enjoy peace of mind that you are fully tax compliant in the US.