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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…

Leaving the U.S. as an F-1 Student: Steps to Take Before You Go Your time studying in the United States is coming to an end — congratulations!Finishing your degree is an incredible milestone, but if you’re an F-1 visa holder preparing to leave the U.S., there’s more to think about than just packing your bags….

Got a Letter from the IRS to Verify Your Identity? Here’s What to Do You’ve filed your U.S. tax return, and suddenly, the IRS asks you to verify your identity — delaying your expected refund. Frustrating? Definitely. But you’re not alone.Identity verification is a common IRS procedure to protect taxpayers from fraud — especially as…

Hiring Foreign Workers? 7 Payroll Tax Rules U.S. Hospitality Employers Can’t Ignore The U.S. hospitality industry — spanning restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, and entertainment venues — thrives on international talent.Whether hired on seasonal, temporary, or long-term visas, foreign employees are vital to the success of these businesses. However, for payroll and HR teams, managing international…

New York’s One-Time Inflation Refund: Who Qualifies and How to Get Yours If you live in New York, you’ve likely felt the pressure of rising living costs — from higher grocery prices to increasing rent.In fact, Realtor.com reported that during the first quarter of 2025, the median rent in New York City rose by 5.6%…