If a nonresident alien has capital gains not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, he has to file a nonresident tax return (form 1040-NR).
The capital gains are taxed at a flat rate of 30% if the alien is present in the US for more than 183 days in the tax year.
Please read this IRS document for more information.
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