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The Hidden Rules of the W-4 Form for Nonresident Aliens
The Hidden Rules of the W-4 Form for Nonresident Aliens 📅 January 22, 2025 – ⏱ 5 minute read 💰 Getting your U.S. tax withholding right from day one Let’s be honest — nobody wants to pay more tax than they should! If you’re working in the U.S. as a nonresident alien, filling out your…
Understanding Form 8843: Filing Requirements for Nonresident Aliens in the U.S.
Understanding Form 8843: Filing Requirements for Nonresident Aliens in the U.S. 📅 January 21, 2025 – ⏱ 5 minute read 🧾 Filing taxes in the U.S. as a nonresident? Here’s what you need to know If you’re an international student, J-1 exchange visitor, or scholar in the U.S., you must file certain tax forms every…
Hiring Foreign Teachers or Staff? Here’s How to Handle U.S. Taxes Right
Hiring Foreign Teachers or Staff? Here’s How to Handle U.S. Taxes Right 📅 January 21, 2025 – ⏱ 8 minute read 🎓 International talent, real compliance U.S. campuses are buzzing with international students, scholars, researchers, and visiting professors. Many also work part-time for their schools — which means your payroll team needs to get nonresident…
Nonresident State Tax Return Explained — What You Need to File
Nonresident State Tax Return Explained — What You Need to File 📅 January 20, 2025 – ⏱ 4 minute read 😵💫 State taxes, residency rules… and your first U.S. tax season New job, new campus, new state — and suddenly state taxes are part of your life. If you’re a nonresident in the U.S., filing…
Nonresident Aliens and the CARES Act: What to Do If You Received a Stimulus Payment in Error
Nonresident Aliens and the CARES Act: What to Do If You Received a Stimulus Payment in Error 📅 January 20, 2025 – ⏱ 7 minute read 😕 Stimulus confusion, made simple If you’re a nonresident who just got an unexpected payment from the IRS, you’re not alone. Between stimulus checks, Recovery Rebate Credits, and residency…
How to Know If You Qualify for the U.S. Recovery Rebate Credit as a Nonresident
How to Know If You Qualify for the U.S. Recovery Rebate Credit as a Nonresident 📅 January 20, 2025 – ⏱ 4 minute read Last updated: January 20, 2025 😕 Stimulus confusion, sorted You came to the U.S. to study or work, not to decode pandemic stimulus rules. If you’re a nonresident who received a…
Trading on Robinhood as a Nonresident? Don’t Ignore These U.S. Tax Rules
Trading on Robinhood as a Nonresident? Don’t Ignore These U.S. Tax Rules January 17, 2025 – ⏱ 6 minute read 📱 Your phone, a few taps… and now taxes 🧾 Investing has never been easier. You can buy and sell shares on the bus, between classes, or during your lunch break. But if you’re a…
FICA Tax Exemptions Explained for Nonresident Employees and J-1 Students
FICA Tax Exemptions Explained for Nonresident Employees and J-1 Students January 17, 2025 – 4 minute read 💼 Understanding FICA: The Tax That Often Confuses Nonresidents If you’ve ever looked at a U.S. paycheck and noticed “FICA” deductions, you might have wondered — what is that, and should I even be paying it? For nonresident…
How to Add Investment Income When Filing Your U.S. Tax Return (for J1 Students and Nonresidents)
How to Add Investment Income When Filing Your U.S. Tax Return (for J1 Students and Nonresidents) January 16, 2025 – 4 minute read 💼 Your First Investment Lesson in the U.S. You’ve worked hard, saved up, and maybe even decided to invest a little while living in the U.S. — perhaps through Robinhood, eToro, or…
OPT Student Taxes Explained – The Ultimate Tax Guide for International Students
OPT Student Taxes Explained – The Ultimate Tax Guide for International Students January 16, 2025 – 5 minute read 🎓 Understanding Taxes While on OPT Are you an international student currently on OPT (Optional Practical Training)? If so, understanding your US tax obligations is essential. Filing your taxes correctly ensures you stay compliant with US…