Can a non resident file an E-Return?

[janner66]

What is the name of your state?

Hi,

I was trying to send my form 1040NR and schedule E electronically using free file software.

I am wondering whether this is only for US citizens with a valid SSN though as the form is asking me for a SSN and I only have an ITIN.

Am I just using the wrong software or is it not possible to send the forms electronically if I am not a citizen of The United States?

I wanted to send it electronically because I am worried they were meant to have received it by the 15th April?

Thanks

**EDIT** Just saw this but can't see how to use it:

Nonresident filers have entered the digital age, and they can now file their 2016Form 1040NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, electronically. ... However, according to the IRS website article "Modernized e-file (MeF) Overview," the 2016 Form 1040NR-EZ curiously must still be paper filed.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state?

Hi,

I was trying to send my form 1040NR and schedule E electronically using free file software.

I am wondering whether this is only for US citizens with a valid SSN though as the form is asking me for a SSN and I only have an ITIN.

Am I just using the wrong software or is it not possible to send the forms electronically if I am not a citizen of The United States?

I wanted to send it electronically because I am worried they were meant to have received it by the 15th April?

Thanks

**EDIT** Just saw this but can't see how to use it:

Nonresident filers have entered the digital age, and they can now file their 2016Form 1040NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, electronically. ... However, according to the IRS website article "Modernized e-file (MeF) Overview," the 2016 Form 1040NR-EZ curiously must still be paper filed.

An ITIN number replaces a Social Security Number for electronic filing purposes.

 

[janner66]

Thank you Ldij.

Much appreciated.