Get Irs 8840 2020

The IRS 8840 form, known as the closer connection exception statement for aliens, is essential for users looking to establish that they are non-residents of the United States based on their closer connections to foreign countries. This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for filling out the form online.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the IRS 8840 form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it for completion.
2. Begin by entering your first name and initial in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Provide your address in your country of residence if you are submitting this form separately from your U.S. tax return.
4. Fill out your U.S. taxpayer identification number, if you have one, in the appropriate field.
5. Input your address in the United States if applicable.
6. Indicate the type of U.S. visa you hold, along with the date you entered the United States.
7. List the country or countries where you were a citizen during the tax year.
8. Specify the country or countries that issued your passport and provide your passport number(s).
9. Count and report the number of days you were present in the United States during the years 2020, 2019, and 2018.
10. Respond to whether you applied for or took steps toward obtaining lawful permanent resident status during 2020.
11. In Part II, indicate where your tax home was during 2020, specifying the foreign country to which you had a closer connection.
12. Complete Part IV by detailing your significant contacts with the foreign country or countries during 2020.
13. Review all entries for accuracy and completeness before finalizing your form.
14. Once complete, you can save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Begin your online filing process for the IRS 8840 form today.