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No. 15023T  \nU.S. Tax Guide for Aliens  \nFor use in preparing 2021 Returns  \n\n| |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Get forms and other information faster and easier at: |  |\n| • [IRS.gov](IRS.gov) (English)\u003Cbr>• [IRS.gov/Spanish](IRS.gov/Spanish) (Español)\u003Cbr>• [IRS.gov/Chinese](IRS.gov/Chinese) (中文) | • [IRS.gov/Korean](IRS.gov/Korean) (한국어)\u003Cbr>• [IRS.gov/Russian](IRS.gov/Russian) (Pусский)\u003Cbr>• [IRS.gov/Vietnamese](IRS.gov/Vietnamese) (Tiếng Việt) |\n\n\n| Contents\u003Cbr>Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1\u003Cbr>What's New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2\u003Cbr>Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3\u003Cbr>Chapter 1. Nonresident Alien or\u003Cbr>Resident Alien? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3\u003Cbr>Chapter 2. Source of Income . . . . . .  10\u003Cbr>Chapter 3. Exclusions From\u003Cbr>Gross Income . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15\u003Cbr>Chapter 4. How Income of Aliens\u003Cbr>Is Taxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17\u003Cbr>Chapter 5. Figuring Your Tax . . . . . .  24\u003Cbr>Chapter 6. Dual-Status Tax Year . . . .  32\u003Cbr>Chapter 7. Filing Information . . . . . .  34\u003Cbr>Chapter 8. Paying Tax Through\u003Cbr>Withholding or Estimated Tax . . .  38 Chapter 9. Tax Treaty Benefits . . . . .  45\u003Cbr>Chapter 10. Employees of Foreign Governments and International\u003Cbr>Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48\u003Cbr>Chapter 11. Departing Aliens and the Sailing or Departure\u003Cbr>Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49\u003Cbr>Chapter 12. How To Get Tax Help . . .  52\u003Cbr>Appendix A—Tax Treaty Exemption\u003Cbr>Procedure for Students . . . . . . .  57\u003Cbr>Appendix B—Tax Treaty Exemption Procedure for Teachers and\u003Cbr>Researchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61\u003Cbr>Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66 |\n| --- |\n| Future Developments\u003Cbr>For the latest information about developments related to Pub. 519, such as legislation enacted after it was published, [go to](go to IRS.gov/Pub519)[ ](go to IRS.gov/Pub519)[IRS.gov/Pub519](go to IRS.gov/Pub519) . |\n\nIntroduction  \nFor tax purposes, an alien is an individual whois not a U.S. citizen. Aliens are classified as nonresident aliens and resident aliens. This publication will help you determine your status and give you information you will need to file [your U.S. tax](your U.S. tax) return. Resident aliens are generally taxed on their worldwide income, the same as U.S. citizens. Nonresident aliens are taxed only on their income from sources within the United States and on certain income connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States.  \nThe information in this publication is not as comprehensive for resident aliens as it is for  \nApr 20, 2022  \nTable A. Where To Find What You Need To Know About U.S. Taxes  \n\n| Commonly Asked Questions | Where To Find the Answer |\n| --- | --- |\n| Am I a nonresident alien or resident alien? | See chapter 1. |\n| Can I be a nonresident alien and a resident alien in the same year? | • See Dual-Status Aliens in chapter 1.\u003Cbr>• See chapter 6. |\n| I am a resident alien and my spouse is a nonresident alien. Are there special rules for us? | • See Nonresident Spouse Treated as a Resident\u003Cbr>in chapter 1.\u003Cbr>• See Community Income in chapter 2. |\n| Is all my income subject [to U.S. tax?](to U.S. tax?) | • See chapter 2 .\u003Cbr>• See chapter 3 . |\n| Is my scholarship subject [to U.S. tax?](to U.S. tax?) | • See Scholarships, Grants, Prizes, andAwards in chapter 2.\u003Cbr>• See Scholarships and Fellowship Grants in chapter 3.\u003Cbr>• See chapter 9. |\n| Would any U.S. estate or gift taxes apply to me, my estate, or an estate for which I am an executor, trustee, or representative? | See U.S. federal estate and gift tax in Reminders. |\n| What is the tax rate on my income subject to U.S. tax? | See chapter 4 . |\n| I moved to the United States this year. Can I deduct my moving expenses on my U.S. return? | See Deductions in chapter 5. |\n| Can I claim my spouse and/or children as dependents? | See Dependents in chapter 5. |\n| I pay ","cbCainClZWA91XSt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainClZWA91XSt","pdf",2014678,68,"English","# Introduction\n# What's New\n# Reminders\n# Chapter 1. Nonresident Alien or Resident Alien?\n# Chapter 2. Source of Income\n# Chapter 3. Exclusions From Gross Income\n# Chapter 4. How Income of Aliens Is Taxed\n# Chapter 5. Figuring Your Tax\n# Chapter 6. Dual-Status Tax Year\n# Chapter 7. Filing Information\n# Chapter 8. Paying Tax Through Withholding or Estimated Tax\n# Chapter 9. Tax Treaty Benefits\n# Chapter 10. Employees of Foreign Governments and International Organizations\n# Chapter 11. Departing Aliens and the Sailing or Departure Permit\n# Chapter 12. 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