Need tax software that accepts w2 and 1099-nec for non-resident with SSN

Thanks for the quick response! Does the Free File program work with non-residents though? I thought most of those had the same restrictions. Also, is Form 1040-NR something I can fill out myself or is it super complicated? I don't have any special deductions, just basic income.

Some of the Free File providers do accommodate non-resident filers, but you'll need to check each provider's eligibility requirements. The IRS website has a lookup tool where you can see which services might work for your situation. Form 1040-NR isn't significantly more complicated than a regular 1040, especially if your situation is straightforward. The main differences are in how certain types of income are treated for non-residents. The instructions on the IRS website are quite detailed and should guide you through the process. If you only have W2 wages and simple 1099-NEC income without complex deductions, you should be able to handle it yourself.

Does it actually work for non-residents though? Like does it file the 1040-NR instead of regular 1040? I've been burned before by software claiming to handle international situations but then giving errors at the last minute.

I'm a bit skeptical. How does it handle treaty benefits if you're from a country with a tax treaty? That's always been the trickiest part for me as a non-resident with income.

Yes, it absolutely handles the 1040-NR for non-residents. I was concerned about the same thing and was pleasantly surprised when it automatically selected the correct form after I answered the residency questions. It doesn't force you into the standard 1040 like most other software does. It has a comprehensive section for tax treaties with different countries. You select your country of residence, and it shows you the applicable treaty benefits. It guided me through claiming the right exemptions based on my specific situation and the treaty between my home country and the US. It even cited the specific treaty articles that applied to my case.

How does this even work? The IRS phone lines are always busy whenever I call. Are you saying this somehow gets you through the busy signals?

This sounds too good to be true. I've literally spent HOURS on hold with the IRS only to get disconnected. No way there's some magic solution to bypass their phone system.

It works by using an automated system that continuously calls the IRS for you and only connects you when it reaches a human representative. Instead of you personally waiting on hold for hours, their system handles that part. I was skeptical too! I've been disconnected after waiting for over an hour multiple times. The difference is that Claimyr's system knows exactly when to call and which phone tree options to select for different departments. Plus it's persistent in a way that I couldn't be manually dialing over and over. For my non-resident tax question, I got connected to an IRS tax law specialist who knew exactly how to handle mixed W2 and 1099 income for someone with an SSN but without resident status.

I've heard of Sprintax but wasn't sure if it would work for my situation. Have you personally used it with 1099-NEC income? And is it pretty straightforward to use?

I've used Sprintax for the past three tax seasons with both W2 and 1099-NEC income. It's specifically designed for non-resident tax situations, so it asks all the right questions and guides you to the correct forms. It's very straightforward - you start by answering questions about your residency status, then it walks you through entering all your income sources. For 1099-NEC, it has a specific section for self-employment income where you can enter your business expenses too. The interface isn't as polished as something like TurboTax, but it's functional and provides explanations for non-resident specific tax concepts. They also have decent customer support if you get stuck on something.

The standard April 15 deadline (April 18 for 2025 due to the weekend) applies to non-residents as well. However, if you're a non-resident alien who doesn't have any US source income subject to withholding, you may have until June 15 to file.

I had no idea about totalization agreements! I'm from Brazil - do you know if that would apply to me?

Brazil currently doesn't have a totalization agreement with the US, so you would generally be subject to US self-employment taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on your 1099-NEC income. This is in addition to income tax. This is actually one of the trickier parts of filing as a non-resident with self-employment income, and why using specialized software can be worth the cost. The self-employment tax is roughly 15.3% on top of regular income tax, so it's a significant amount! Make sure whatever filing method you choose correctly calculates this for your 1099-NEC income.