Create a nonresident alien return
To create a nonresident alien return (Forms 1040NR and 1040NR-EZ), you'll first need to classify the client as a nonresident alien.
- Create a new client or open an existing client's properties:
- For a new client, selectFile, thenNew Client.
- For an existing client, open the client, then selectFileandClient Properties.
- Select1040.
- SelectNonresident AlienorNonresident Alien (EZ).
- SelectOK.note
- If Form W-7 (Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is present in the tax return, the filing instructions will include specific information for filing Form W-7 with the completed tax return.
- If a completed tax return is not required to be attached to Form W-7 as a result of meeting one of the exceptions, you'll need to customize the filing instructions for the exception. SelectSetup,1040 Individual,Federaltab, thenFiling Instructions.