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Dividend Withholding Tax Refunds Explained: How to Recover What’s Yours from Foreign Payments
Dividend Withholding Tax Refunds Explained: How to Recover What’s Yours from Foreign Payments January 16, 2025 – 6 minute read 🌍 Investing abroad: are you paying too much tax? You finally started investing internationally — maybe through shares in a company abroad or an employee stock program. Everything seems great… until you notice a chunk…
How to apply for a Social Security Number as a nonresident / international student in the US
How to apply for a Social Security Number as a nonresident / international student in the US January 16, 2025 – 7 minute read Starting your US journey 🇺🇸✨ You’ve just arrived in the United States — ready to study, work, and explore new opportunities. But before you receive your first paycheck or open a…
Hiring J-1 Employees – A Complete Guide to Employers’ Tax Requirements
Hiring J-1 Employees – A Complete Guide to Employers’ Tax Requirements 📅 January 16, 2025⏱️ 10-minute read Hiring international talent under the J-1 visa program can bring fresh energy, global perspectives, and valuable skills to your organization. But along with these benefits comes one big responsibility — getting their tax withholding and compliance right from…
The Ultimate Tax Guide for J-1 Scholars, Teachers and Researchers
The Ultimate Tax Guide for J-1 Scholars, Teachers and Researchers by J1 Summer Tax Back📅 January 15, 2025⏱️ 4 minute read When you land in the U.S. as a J-1 scholar, teacher, or researcher, your mind is likely focused on your work, your students, or your research project — not on taxes. But sooner or…
A Complete State-by-State Guide to U.S. Taxes for International Students
A Complete State-by-State Guide to U.S. Taxes for International Students by J1 Summer Tax Back📅 January 14, 2025⏱️ 9 minute read When you arrive in the U.S. for your J1 experience, you probably imagine beaches, summer jobs, and road trips — not tax forms. But once you receive your first paycheck, reality hits: every state…
Comprehensive Tax Guide for J-2 Visa Holders
Comprehensive Tax Guide for J-2 Visa Holders 📅 January 14, 2025⏱️ 6-minute read 🧭 Quick overview If you’re in the U.S. as a J-2 visa holder, your stay likely revolves around supporting a family member on a J-1 visa — a cultural, research, or educational exchange program. But there’s one part of life in the…
Filing 1042-S Form – A Comprehensive Guide
Filing 1042-S Form – A Comprehensive Guide 📅 January 14, 2025⏱️ 6-minute read 🧭 Quick overview If you worked or studied in the U.S. with a J-1 visa, chances are you received a Form 1042-S at the end of the year.It’s one of the most important tax documents for international students and nonresident workers —…
U.S. Nonresident Alien Tax Filing Explained
U.S. Nonresident Alien Tax Filing Explained 📅 January 13, 2025 ⏱️ 8-minute read 🧭 Quick overview If you worked or studied in the U.S. under a J-1 visa, you’re likely considered a nonresident alien for tax purposes. That means your tax return is different from a U.S. citizen’s or resident’s — and you’ll need to…
Form 1040-NR (U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return) Explained and How to File It
Form 1040-NR (U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return) Explained and How to File It 📅 January 2025⏱️ 4-minute read 🌎 What is Form 1040-NR? If you earned income in the U.S. on a J-1 visa, or any other nonresident visa, Form 1040-NR is your most important tax document. This form — officially called the U.S….
Using TurboTax to Claim Your J-1 Tax Refund Could Be Illegal
Using TurboTax to Claim Your J-1 Tax Refund Could Be Illegal 📅 January 2025⏱️ 6-minute read 🚨 The mistake that could ruin your J-1 experience Picture this: you’ve just finished your dream summer in the U.S. 🇺🇸 You’re back home, scrolling online, eager to claim your tax refund.You open TurboTax — it looks simple, fast,…