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How to Prepare for the 2024 U.S. Tax Season — A Nonresident Alien’s Tax Guide
How to Prepare for the 2024 U.S. Tax Season — A Nonresident Alien’s Tax Guide 📅 October 28, 2024⏱️ 3-minute read 😅 Let’s be real: tax season isn’t exactly the highlight of your year… But if you’re living, studying, or working in the U.S. on a nonresident visa, filing your taxes correctly isn’t optional —…
5 Important U.S. Tax Documents Every International Student Should Know
5 Important U.S. Tax Documents Every International Student Should Know 📅 October 25, 2024⏱️ 7-minute read ☕ Real talk: taxes aren’t fun—immigration officers agree. But if you’re in the U.S. on a student visa, tax compliance is part of keeping your status clean and protecting future visa/Green Card plans. Here’s the short, practical guide to…
How Are Royalties Taxed When Paid to U.S. Nonresident Aliens?
How Are Royalties Taxed When Paid to U.S. Nonresident Aliens? 📅 October 23, 2024⏱️ 5-minute read 💬 “I got paid royalties from the U.S.—do I have to pay tax?” If you’re a nonresident earning royalties from the U.S.—for example, from music, writing, patents, art, or digital content—you’re not alone in wondering how it all works….
How to Open a U.S. Bank Account as an International Student
How to Open a U.S. Bank Account as an International Student 📅 October 10, 2024⏱️ 6-minute read✈️ New country, new campus… and a new bank account Landing in the U.S. is exciting—and a little chaotic. Between housing, tuition, and your first grocery run, paying in the right currency (without surprise fees) makes life way easier….
What You Need to Know About Tax When Hiring International Camp Counselor Staff in the U.S.
What You Need to Know About Tax When Hiring International Camp Counselor Staff in the U.S. 📅 October 1, 2024⏱️ 3-minute read 🌍 Bringing the World to Camp — And Staying Tax Compliant Hiring international camp counselors brings incredible diversity, energy, and cultural richness to your summer program. But behind every unforgettable campfire story and…
Do You Really Need Form W-8BEN? Here’s How to Know
Form W-8BEN-E Instructions: What Foreign Entities Need to Know 📅 September 20, 2024 ⏱️ 5-minute read 🌍 Why this form matters Operating a foreign entity that receives U.S.-source payments? Then Form W-8BEN-E is your passport to the right withholding rate—often reduced (or even eliminated) when a tax treaty applies. Get it wrong, and you could…
Tax-Filing Finishing Line: How U.S. Nonresident Olympians Manage Their Tax Obligations
Tax-Filing Finishing Line: How U.S. Nonresident Olympians Manage Their Tax Obligations 📅 August 14, 2024⏱️ 6-minute read 🥇 From podium to paperwork: the tax race you still have to run You trained, qualified, and represented your country on the biggest stage. Cameras flashed, medals shined… and then reality tapped you on the shoulder: U.S. taxes….
Interest Income Tax for U.S. Nonresidents Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Interest Income Tax for U.S. Nonresidents Explained: Everything You Need to Know 📅 August 7, 2024⏱️ 3-minute read 🌎 Are You a Nonresident Earning Interest Income in the U.S.? If you’re a nonresident living in the United States, understanding how interest income is taxed can feel like learning a new language. The rules are detailed,…
How to Maximize Your Investment Returns by Minimizing the Impact of Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT)
How to Maximize Your Investment Returns by Minimizing the Impact of Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) 📅 August 7, 2024⏱️ 3-minute read 💸 The Hidden Tax Cutting into Your Dividends You’ve built a strong investment portfolio. Every few months, dividends land in your account — your well-deserved reward for smart financial planning. But suddenly… the numbers…
Become a Tax Champion: Essential Tax Info for Nonresident Student-Athletes in the U.S.
Become a Tax Champion: Essential Tax Info for Nonresident Student-Athletes in the U.S. byJ1 SummerTaxBackJune 27, 2024⏱️ 10-minute read You made the roster, you’re crushing classes, and now opportunities are knocking—scholarships, stipends, maybe even NIL. Amazing. But there’s one opponent every nonresident student-athlete must face: U.S. taxes. This guide breaks down what’s taxable, what might…