Instructions for IRS Form 8802 Application for United States Residency Certification

IRS Form 8802 Application for United States Residency Certification

This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8802 , Application for United States Residency Certification - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8802 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is IRS Form 8802?
A: IRS Form 8802 is the Application for United States Residency Certification.

Q: Why would I need to file IRS Form 8802?
A: You may need to file Form 8802 if you are claiming treaty benefits or need a certification of your residency status.

Q: What are treaty benefits?
A: Treaty benefits are provisions in tax treaties that may allow foreign individuals or entities to pay reduced or exempt taxes on certain types of income.

Q: How do I fill out IRS Form 8802?
A: You need to provide information about yourself, the type of certification you are seeking, and the applicable tax treaty provisions.