I am a non-resident alien as per US IRS definition. I generate some income from the US on account of book royalties and advance from a U.S. publisher. I am otherwise employed full-time in India and file my tax returns in India. Do I need to additionally file returns in the U.S? If so, is there a minimum income slab below which returns don't need to be filed in this case?
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Have you checked the Indo-US tax treaty wrt the royalties?– littleadvJun 5, 2015 at 15:49
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Yes, but my question is about filing returns, not quantum of taxation per se– ottodidaktJun 5, 2015 at 15:55
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1If you need to claim treaty benefits - you need to file returns.– littleadvJun 5, 2015 at 15:56
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@littleadv not so. To claim treaty benefits, one needs to have an ITIN and use it to fill out form W8-BEN, that's all.– ottodidaktMar 28, 2016 at 6:39
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incorrect. You're thinking about the withholding rates, which is not really a benefit since withholding is not an actual tax.– littleadvMar 28, 2016 at 20:01
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In the first few pages of the 1040NR instructions for each year, there is a section called "Who Must File". That will answer your question.
answered Jun 5, 2015 at 22:29
