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This lesson is designed to teach tax preparers how to complete Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition, for students and scholars you may be assisting. If the taxpayer is not filing a Form 1040-NR, the Form 8843 can be filed as a stand-alone form and should include your site's Site Identification Number (SIDN).

Forms referenced in this lesson include:

• Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition

You can also refer to the following:

• Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
• Publication 4011, VITA/TCE Foreign Student and Scholar Volunteer Resource Guide
• Link & Learn Taxes lesson, Residency Status

Note: The forms may change after this material becomes available. Screen shots may depict a previous year's version of the forms or software. Publication 4491X, VITA/TCE Training Supplement, will be released in January to notify volunteers of any tax law and software updates.