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    Mar 28, 2016, 08:37 AM
    Filing previous years Form 8843
    Hi,
    I am an international student living in USA since August 2014.
    I did not file form 8843 in 2015 and was wondering if I can file form 8843 for last two years (i.e. for 2014 and 2015) along with my tax forms for 2015.
    If yes, do I need to attach any letter stating the reason why I missed my 8843.
    If no, are there any repercussions of not doing so?

    Regards,
    Ankti
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    Mar 28, 2016, 01:01 PM
    Download, complete, print, sign and mail the 2014 Form 8843.

    You can downloads it from www.irs.gov.

    Mail it to:

    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
    AUSTIN TX 73301

    It will be late, but better late than never. I have never heard of any adverse consequences for filing the Form 8843 late.

    File the 2015 Form 8843 with your 2015 tax return.
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    Mar 29, 2016, 11:41 AM
    Hi AtlantaTaxExpert,

    Thanks a ton!!


    Regards,
    Ankit
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    Mar 29, 2016, 02:06 PM
    Glad to help!
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    Jun 30, 2016, 12:02 PM
    You may want to send them in separate envelopes, i.e. one for each year, to avoid drawing attention. May or may not help.
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