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8 CFR 274a.12(c), (c)(4)

An alien within a class of aliens described in this section must apply for work authorization. If authorized, such an alien may accept employment subject to any restrictions stated in the regulations or cited on the employment authorization document. An alien spouse or unmarried dependent child; son or daughter of a foreign government official (G-1, G-3 or G-4) pursuant to 8 CFR 214.2(g) and who presents an endorsement from an authorized representative of the Department of State;

Chapter 1, Exempt individual

The term ‘exempt individual’ does not refer to someone exempt from U.S. tax, but instead refers to anyone in the following categories. An individual temporarily present in the United States as a foreign government-related individual under an ‘A’ or ‘G’ visa other than individuals holding ‘A-3’ or ‘G-5’ class visas.

Chapter 1, Foreign-government-related individuals

None of your days count for purposes of the substantial presence test. If you are present in the United States under an ‘A-3’ or ‘G-5’ class visa as a personal employee, attendant, or domestic worker for either a foreign government or international organization official, you are not considered a foreign government-related individual and must count all your days of presence in the United States for purposes of the substantial presence test.

Chapter 8, Self-Employment Tax

Nonresident aliens are not subject to self-employment tax unless an international social security agreement in effect determines that they are covered under the U.S. social security system.

Chapter 4, Effectively Connected Income

All profits or losses from U.S. sources that are from the operation of a business in the United States are effectively connected with a trade or business in the United States. The difference between these two categories is that effectively connected income, after allowable deductions, is taxed at graduated rates.

Helpful Hints; Filing Requirements, Table A

You can electronically file (e-file) your Form 1040-NR. You must file Form 1040-NR if any of the following conditions apply to you. You were a nonresident alien engaged in a trade or business in the United States during 2025.

When and Where Should You File?

If you were an employee and received wages subject to U.S. income tax withholding, file Form 1040-NR by the 15th day of the 4th month after your tax year ends. If you didn’t receive wages as an employee subject to U.S. income tax withholding, file Form 1040-NR by the 15th day of the 6th month after your tax year ends.

Who Must Make Estimated Tax Payments; No income during first payment period

You expect to owe at least $1,000 in tax for 2026, after subtracting your withholding and refundable credits. If, after March 31, 2026, you have a large change in income, deductions, additional taxes, or credits that requires you to start making estimated tax payments, you should figure the amount of your estimated tax payments by using the annualized income installment method, explained in chapter 2 of Pub. 505. If you use the annualized income installment method, file Form 2210, including Schedule AI, with your 2026 tax return even if no penalty is owed.

Can I e-file?

However, not everyone is eligible to e-file. For example, you generally won’t be able to e-file if you have an ITIN (rather than an SSN), capital gains income, self-employment income, certain 1099 forms, or income earned outside the U.S., among other scenarios. If you’re not eligible to e-file, there’s no need to worry – Sprintax will still prepare your completed tax documents, which you can download, print, sign, and mail to the IRS.

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Form 1040NR; Schedule C

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