International Student and Scholar Tax FAQ

If you were present in the U.S. in 2016 for even one day and you are a nonresident for tax purposes, you need to file Form 8843. In addition, if you earned any money in the U.S. in 2016 and you are considered a nonresident for tax purposes, you should file either the 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ. ................
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