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How to Reclaim Overpaid U.S. Dividend Withholding Tax as an International Investor Cross-border investors and global shareholders receiving dividends from U.S. companies could be leaving thousands of dollars unclaimed each year due to overpaid Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT). Understanding how this tax works—and how to reclaim what’s yours—can make a real difference to your investment…

Reclaiming Overpaid Tax on U.S. ETF Dividend Distributions Investing in U.S. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is one of the most popular ways for international investors to access the U.S. market and build diversified portfolios. However, many non-U.S. investors are unaware that they may be overpaying tax on their ETF income — and could be entitled to…

How the U.S.–China Tax Treaty Affects Nonresidents: What F-1, J-1, and H-1B Visa Holders Should Know For many Chinese students, researchers, and professionals in the U.S., figuring out taxes can be complicated.Thankfully, the U.S.–China tax treaty exists to simplify things — protecting you from double taxation and providing valuable exemptions. If you’re in the U.S….

How to File U.S. Taxes as a Married Nonresident Alien Filing taxes in the U.S. can be confusing — especially for married nonresident aliens, where choosing the right filing status often feels like navigating a maze. If you’re married and living or working in the U.S. on a J-1, F-1, or H-1B visa, understanding your…

Do Nonresidents Pay Taxes on Gambling Winnings in the U.S.? Whether you’re visiting Las Vegas for the first time, studying in the U.S. on a J-1 or F-1 visa, or betting on sports while on vacation — one question often comes up:Do nonresidents have to pay taxes on gambling winnings in the United States? The…

Can Nonresidents in the U.S. Claim Tax Treaty Benefits? If you’re a nonresident in the United States, you might be surprised to learn that you could be entitled to special tax reliefs that significantly reduce how much you owe — or even help you get a refund. These benefits come from U.S. tax treaties —…

What You Need to Know About the EU FASTER Directive Cross-border investors in the EU are about to experience one of the most significant overhauls to withholding tax in decades. The EU FASTER Directive — officially known as Council Directive (EU) 2025/50 on Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes — marks a major…

CPT Student Tax Essentials: What Every F-1 Student Needs to Know Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is one of the best ways for international F-1 students to gain valuable, real-world experience while studying in the United States. However, before you start earning income through your internship or cooperative placement, it’s important to understand how CPT affects…

Tipping the Balance: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Benefits J-1 Nonresidents Working for Tips If you’re a J-1 exchange visitor working in the U.S. hospitality sector, tips likely make up a big part of your income — and until recently, they were fully taxable at the federal level. That all changed with the…

Form 1040 vs 1040NR vs 1040-X – Which Tax Form Should You File? If you’ve come to the U.S. as a student, trainee, or temporary worker, you’ve probably heard about the many IRS tax forms—especially Form 1040, 1040NR, and 1040-X.They look similar, but they serve very different purposes, depending on your U.S. residency status for…