Which tax form do I need?
Answer a few questions to see which federal form fits, before you pick tax software.
1. Your status this year
F-1, J-1, M-1 or Q student
Studying in the US this year
J-1 teacher, researcher or trainee
Not a student
Work visa or dependent
H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E, H-4, L-2 and similar
Green card all year
Permanent resident since before January 1
Got my green card this year
Or arrived as a new immigrant this year
Visitor (B-2 or ESTA)
Here for a visit
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