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Do foreign NBA players pay taxes? Here’s how much nonresident tax the French superstar Victor Wembanyama could pay by J1 SummerTaxBack June 29, 2023 ⏱️ 7 minute read 🗂️ Nonresident taxes for global NBA stars don’t have to be a mystery 😌 If you’re an international athlete (or just an NBA fan), here’s a clear…

Is J1 SummerTaxBack Safe? – How to File Your Tax Return Securely and Get Your Refund with ConfidencebyJ1 SummerTaxBackFebruary 3, 2023⏱️ 4 minute read 🗂️ Filing your U.S. tax return doesn’t have to be stressful — or risky 😌If you’re a J-1 student, intern, or trainee, you’re required by law to file a tax return…

E-Signature on Tax Forms – Can I Sign My Tax Forms Online? byJ1 SummerTaxBackDecember 1, 2022⏱️ 3 minute read 🗂️ Signing your tax forms online just got easier 😌If you’re in the U.S. on a J-1 or F-1 visa, you might be wondering whether you can electronically sign your tax forms instead of printing and…

We’ve made some improvements to our nonresident tax platform – full ADA compliance, improved usability, enhanced user experience byJ1 SummerTaxBackNovember 15, 2022⏱️ 3 minute read 🗂️ A faster, clearer, more accessible platform for managing nonresident tax profiles 😌Here’s what’s new and how it helps your HR, payroll, and international office teams work with confidence. In…

Tax and Immigration for J-1/J-2 Visa Holders – 5 Top Takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic byJ1 SummerTaxBackOctober 10, 2022⏱️ 10 minute read 🗂️ Tax and immigration rules for J-1/J-2 don’t have to be confusing 😌Here’s a clear, student-friendly summary of the five most important lessons from our clinic—so you can stay compliant and keep…

IRS tax scams – what they are and how to avoid them byJ1 SummerTaxBackOctober 7, 2022⏱️ 6 minute read 🗂️ IRS tax scams don’t have to catch you off guard 😌Here’s a simple, student-friendly guide to the most common scams and the exact steps to avoid them—especially useful if you’re in the U.S. on a…

Five Key Takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic byJ1 SummerTaxBackAugust 19, 2022⏱️ 12 minute read 🗂️ Nonresident tax compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming.Here are the five essentials—explained in plain English with real-world examples—that every HR, payroll, and international office should know. In this article, you’ll learn:✅ The RTS framework to classify nonresident taxation correctly✅…

Filing Multiple State Tax Returns – How to Do State Taxes When You Lived in Two States byJ1 SummerTaxBackFebruary 24, 2022⏱️ 8-minute read 🗂️ Filing taxes in multiple states doesn’t have to be stressful 😌 Here’s everything you need to know about how to file your state tax returns when you lived or worked in…

Everything a nonresident needs to know about the Californian ‘Golden State’ Stimulus Checks byJ1 SummerTaxBackDecember 17, 2021⏱️ 4 minute read 🌴 Everything a nonresident needs to know about the Californian ‘Golden State’ Stimulus Checks California has joined fellow states and cities such as Florida, New Orleans, Maine, and Maryland (among others) in providing a financial…

Top Tips for International Students Making Overseas Tuition Payments 📅 March 22, 2021 · 3 minute read 🎓 Are you an international student studying in the U.S.?If so, you’re probably wondering what’s the best, safest, and cheapest way to send your tuition fees abroad. Here are some key tips to help you transfer your tuition…