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From Cultural Exchange to Tax Forms: What Au Pairs Should Know in the U.S
From Cultural Exchange to Tax Forms: What Au Pairs Should Know in the U.S Being an Au Pair in the United States is an incredible experience — you get to live with an American family, improve your English, travel, and experience everyday U.S. life in a unique way. But there’s one part of the experience…
Five Practical Insights from the Nonresident Tax Clinic for U.S. Employers
Five Practical Insights from the Nonresident Tax Clinic for U.S. Employers Picture this:You’re in a packed virtual conference room. HR managers, payroll specialists, and university administrators are all tuning in. The chat box is filling up with one question after another — “How do I tax a J-1 researcher?” “What happens if I apply the…
A Practical Tax Guide for U.S. Employers Hiring International Retail Staff
A Practical Tax Guide for U.S. Employers Hiring International Retail Staff It’s summer in the U.S. — the stores are buzzing, the lines are long, and “Help Wanted” signs are everywhere.Across malls, boutiques, and big-name chains, many employers turn to international workers to fill much-needed seasonal roles. From J1 students on summer programs to H-2B…
Which U.S. Tax Form Do You Need — 1040, 1040-NR, or 1040-X?
Which U.S. Tax Form Do You Need — 1040, 1040-NR, or 1040-X? You’ve landed your first job or internship in the U.S. — your paycheck arrives, but soon after, you start hearing words like “1040” and “1040-NR.” What do they mean? Why are there so many forms? And how do you know which one is…
How U.S. Tax Laws Shape the Finances of F1 Drivers
🏎️ From the Track to Taxes: How U.S. Tax Rules Impact F1 Drivers Imagine this: the crowd is roaring, engines are screaming, and the world’s fastest drivers are seconds from the green light. But once the checkered flag drops and the champagne’s gone flat, there’s another race that begins quietly — the race against U.S….
Inside Form 1040-NR: What Nonresident Taxpayers Need to Know Before Filing
Inside Form 1040-NR: What Nonresident Taxpayers Need to Know Before Filing It’s your first tax season in the U.S. You open your laptop, search “how to file taxes as a J1 student,” and boom — a sea of confusing forms floods your screen. W-2, 1042-S, 8843… and then there’s Form 1040-NR — the one that…
What Is Form W-8BEN and Who Needs to Fill It Out?
What Is Form W-8BEN and Who Needs to Fill It Out? You finally start earning money in the U.S. — maybe from a side project, research grant, or scholarship. Everything seems fine until you notice 30% of your payment is missing. That’s when most international students and workers discover the W-8BEN form — a short…
U.S. Taxes Explained for International Students: What You Need to Know (But No One Told You)
U.S. Taxes Explained for International Students: What You Need to Know (But No One Told You) 📅 February 19, 2025 – ⏱ 10 minute read 💡 There are 1.1M+ international students in the U.S.—and every single one has tax obligations. If the rules feel confusing, you’re not alone. This friendly FAQ clears up the biggest…
Working in the U.S. on an H-2B Visa? Here’s How Taxes Work
Working in the U.S. on an H-2B Visa? Here’s How Taxes Work 📅 February 19, 2025 – ⏱ 5 minute read 💡 If you’re working hard in the U.S. on an H-2B visa, you’re already contributing more than you think — including through taxes. Many seasonal workers are surprised to learn how U.S. taxes apply…
What Happens If You Don’t File Your Tax Return as a Nonresident Alien?
What Happens If You Don’t File Your Tax Return as a Nonresident Alien? 📅 February 17, 2025 – ⏱ 3 minute read 💡 Worked or studied in the U.S. on a nonresident visa? You’re required to file—even if you left the country, earned only a little, or think your employer “already handled it.” Skipping your…