Form 8843 - Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition
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Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition, is used to exclude days of presence in the U.S. for certain individuals. The form needs to be filed with your Form 1040-NR, and if you don't need to file a return, send the form to the IRS.
  • Attach Form 8843 to your income tax return. 
  • If you do not have to file a return, send Form 8843 to the address listed in the Form 8843 instructions. 
  • You must file Form 8843 by the due date for filing Form 1040-NR.
You can use the Forms Assistant to search for and add Form 8843 to your return. 
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See IRS Publication 519 for details.