US Nonresident Tax Return (Form 1040-NR)
For Indians and other nonresident aliens with US income
- 1DetermineUS residency and income types.
- 2Prepare1040-NR with treaty claims.
- 3AlignIndian return and credits matched.
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About US Nonresident Tax Return (Form 1040-NR)
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Nonresident aliens file Form 1040-NR to report US-source income that is effectively connected with a US trade or business (taxed at graduated rates after deductions) and fixed or periodical income such as dividends and royalties (usually taxed at 30% or a lower treaty rate). It is due by 15 April if you had wages subject to withholding, otherwise by 15 June. Many Indians file it to recover tax over-withheld on US income or to claim India–US treaty benefits.
Typical filers include Indians who worked in the US for part of the year, owners of US LLCs with effectively connected income, students and researchers, and investors with US rental property.
We determine residency status for US purposes (including the substantial presence test and exempt-individual rules), prepare 1040-NR with treaty positions and Form 8833 where needed, and align it with the Indian return.
| Who | Nonresident aliens with US income |
|---|---|
| ECI | Graduated rates after deductions |
| FDAP | 30% or lower treaty rate |
| Due | 15 April (with wages) / 15 June otherwise |
| Treaty disclosure | Form 8833 where required |
Work that the law requires a US enrolled agent or CPA to sign or represent is delivered through Indus Tax's partner professionals; our team prepares the records, coordinates the filing and stays your single point of contact.
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Indians who worked in the US part of a year
- Owners of US rental property
- Nonresident members of US LLCs with ECI
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- US residency analysis
- 1040-NR preparation
- Treaty positions
- Coordination with Indian ITR
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
US residency and income types.
1040-NR with treaty claims.
Indian return and credits matched.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Work that legally needs a US enrolled agent or CPA is signed by a partner professional; we coordinate it end to end.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
- CA reads your case before the call
- DTAA, property, capital gains covered
- Written summary + checklist after
- Fee adjustable if you engage us
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
