Get Form 8316

Filling out Form 8316 correctly is essential for requesting a refund of Social Security and Medicare taxes that may have been withheld in error. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the form online.

Follow the steps to fill out Form 8316 easily and accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the online editor.
2. Review the introductory section of the form. Ensure you understand that this form is intended for nonresident aliens on an F, J, or M type visa who have had Social Security taxes wrongly deducted from their wages.
3. Begin with section A, where you must indicate if the income from which the Social Security taxes were withheld is related to your course of studies, selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If you select 'No', you are ineligible for a refund and should stop filling out the form.
4. If you selected 'Yes' in section A, proceed to answer questions about previous attempts to obtain a refund from your employer. Complete questions 1-6 as applicable, providing relevant amounts where required.
5. In section 9, fill out the name and address of your employer. This information can typically be found on your Form W-2.
6. Complete the signature section by signing your name and entering the date along with your contact information, including your daytime U.S. telephone number and convenient calling hours for the IRS.
7. Once you have filled out all required sections accurately, ensure you save your changes and download the form for your records. You may also print or share the form as needed.

Take the first step towards your refund by completing Form 8316 online today.