Can I use form 1040EZ to file taxes if I'm a non-resident of the US ?

Question

I would choose 1040EZ over 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ coz of higher deductions (8150$ compared to 5150 or 3300), which means more tax back for me :D. Can it be done?? Will I have probs with the IRS ?

I want to mention I wanna do my own taxes, pls don't send me any links to tax-preparing companies...

Oh, I should also mention I spent more than 183 days in the US in 2006

Answer 1

If you are a non resident you have to use the 1040nr or 1040EZ NR you can not use the 1040 EZ

Answer 2

The only way you could file Form 1040EZ is if you pass the "substantial presence test". You can be taxed as a resident alien only if you pass both tests.

1. 31 days during the current year, and
2. 183 days during the 3-year period that includes the current year and the 2 years immediately before that, counting:
All the days you were present in the current year, and
1/3 of the days you were present in the first year before the current year, and
1/6 of the days you were present in the second year before the current year.

If you do pass the test this also means you will be taxed on your worldwide income instead on the income that is earned in the US so that probably will increase your total tax liability.

As a non-resident you do not qualify for the standard deduction so that is why more of your income is taxable.

Answer 3

The NR means Non-Resident which is what you will have to file. Check out the IRS website to see if there are any tax treaties for your country of origin. You may be pleasantly surprised what you can find out.

Answer 4

i'm no longer a citizen, yet have an ITIN huge form. I actually have W-2 form with pretend SS# and performance 2 us citizen dependents. Which form do i take advantage of. I even ought to record as Head of relatives because I married on January 2015 and my spouse don t have ITIN huge form.