Hello all,

    I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me out. I was an F1 student in the United States during 2025. I only stayed for three years. I have a question related to the capital gain percentage. I understand that non-residents have to pay 30% capital gains tax if they exceed 183 days within the year. I am from Ireland and I noticed we have an Ireland-US double taxation treaty article 13(5).

    5. Gains from the alienation of any property other than property referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4

    inclusive shall be taxable only in the Contracting State of which the alienator is a resident

    Given this, am I right to assume on Schedule NEC I would include the trades I made under the 0% bracket and include the treaty under section L in Schedule IO? Additionally, would I need to include 8833? The profit I made was from option contracts and I did not make more than $10,000.

    I want to ensure that I am understanding this correctly and would really appreciate any assistance. Thank you!

    F1 Student and Capital Gains Tax
    byu/JoeyOOTSP intax



    Posted by JoeyOOTSP

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    1. The proper treaty citation is Article 13(5).

      Regulations section 301.6114-1(c)(2) will generally waive the Form 8833 requirement as long as the aggregate amount of reportable items, including these gains, is $10,000 or less.

      I generally agree with your other conclusions.

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