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Your Frequently Asked Nonresident Tax Questions Answered
Your Frequently Asked Nonresident Tax Questions Answered 💡 Common U.S. Tax FAQs for Nonresidents Here are answers to the most common questions international students, scholars, and J-1 workers ask about filing U.S. taxes. 🧾 1. Do Nonresident Aliens Need to File a Tax Return? Yes. If you are a nonresident in the U.S., you must…
How to File Taxes from Previous Years as a Nonresident Alien
How to File Taxes from Previous Years as a Nonresident Alien 📄 Filing Back Taxes in the U.S. as a Nonresident Missing a tax deadline happens — maybe you didn’t know you had to file, or you couldn’t pay your bill on time.Whatever the reason, filing as soon as possible is crucial to avoid IRS…
How to Apply for Your ITIN from Outside the US
How to Apply for Your ITIN from Outside the US 🧾 How to Apply for an ITIN from Abroad When filing your US taxes, one of the first things you’ll need is a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This can be either: A Social Security Number (SSN), or An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) if you’re…
Should International Students Include Forms 1095 and 1098 on Their Tax Return?
Should International Students Include Forms 1095 and 1098 on Their Tax Return? 🧾 Which details from your 1095 and 1098 forms should you include on your tax return? When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced in 2010, three new health-related forms—1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C—were added to the U.S. tax system. These forms report your…
Don’t Have an American Bank Account? Here’s How to Get Your Hands on Your Tax Refund from Outside the US
Don’t Have an American Bank Account? Here’s How to Get Your Hands on Your Tax Refund from Outside the US Every year, thousands of nonresidents in the US are entitled to claim a tax refund. But there’s one common problem — receiving that refund from abroad. The IRS only transfers refunds to U.S. bank accounts,…
What Is Form 8233 and How Do You File It?
What Is Form 8233 and How Do You File It? When you work in the U.S. as a nonresident, understanding tax forms can be confusing. But one of the most important forms you need to know about is Form 8233 — because it can help you avoid paying too much tax on your income. Here’s…
Keep Your Tax Records When Tax Season Is Over — Here’s Why
Keep Your Tax Records When Tax Season Is Over — Here’s Why When tax season ends, it’s tempting to take a deep breath, relax, and forget about taxes entirely.But before you do, there’s one last step you shouldn’t skip — keeping your tax records safe. Here’s why storing your tax documents matters, how long you…
Missed the US Tax Return Deadline? Here’s How to File Late Taxes
Missed the US Tax Return Deadline? Here’s How to File Late Taxes Every international student, scholar, or exchange visitor in the U.S. is required to file a federal tax return before the tax deadline — April 15, 2025. If you’re a nonresident alien and didn’t file your taxes on time, don’t panic! You still have…
Understanding the US-India Tax Treaty for Nonresidents: What F-1, J-1, and H-1B Visa Holders Need to Know
Understanding the US-India Tax Treaty for Nonresidents: What F-1, J-1, and H-1B Visa Holders Need to Know The U.S.–India Tax Treaty provides several unique tax advantages for Indian nationals working, studying, or training in the U.S. If you’re in the U.S. on an F-1, J-1, or H-1B visa, understanding how this treaty applies to you…
Tax Guide for Institutions Hiring International Medical Professionals in the U.S.
Tax Guide for Institutions Hiring International Medical Professionals in the U.S. As U.S. healthcare systems expand their global reach, hospitals and universities are increasingly hiring international medical professionals — from doctors and researchers to residents and fellows. While this brings vital expertise to American institutions, it also introduces complex tax compliance requirements for HR and…