IRS Wants Your Thoughts on Form 8802: Thrill of Bureaucracy Awaits!
Published Date: 10/14/2026
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Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how they collect info for Form 8802, which proves U.S. residency for tax purposes. If you or your business use this form, now’s the time to share ideas on making it easier and clearer. Send your comments by December 14, 2026, so the IRS can keep improving without adding extra hassle or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Form 8802: Get U.S. Residency Certification
You or your business can use Form 8802 (Application for United States Residency Certification, OMB Control No. 1545-1817) to request certification that you are a U.S. resident for Federal tax purposes. The certification may be used as evidence to claim benefits under an applicable income tax treaty.
Time Burden to Complete Form 8802
The IRS estimates 130,132 respondents file Form 8802 each year, with an average time per response of 3 hours and 38 minutes, for an estimated total annual burden of 472,380 hours. The collection is being reviewed as an extension of a currently approved information collection.
Comments Become Public Record; Privacy Warning
If you submit comments about the Form 8802 information collection by December 14, 2026, all comments will become public record and viewable on relevant websites. The IRS asks you not to include confidential information, such as sensitive personal information, in your comments.
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