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Five Key Takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic byJ1 SummerTaxBackAugust 19, 2022⏱️ 12 minute read 🗂️ Nonresident tax compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming.Here are the five essentials—explained in plain English with real-world examples—that every HR, payroll, and international office should know. In this article, you’ll learn:✅ The RTS framework to classify nonresident taxation correctly✅…

Filing Multiple State Tax Returns – How to Do State Taxes When You Lived in Two States byJ1 SummerTaxBackFebruary 24, 2022⏱️ 8-minute read 🗂️ Filing taxes in multiple states doesn’t have to be stressful 😌 Here’s everything you need to know about how to file your state tax returns when you lived or worked in…

Everything a nonresident needs to know about the Californian ‘Golden State’ Stimulus Checks byJ1 SummerTaxBackDecember 17, 2021⏱️ 4 minute read 🌴 Everything a nonresident needs to know about the Californian ‘Golden State’ Stimulus Checks California has joined fellow states and cities such as Florida, New Orleans, Maine, and Maryland (among others) in providing a financial…

Top Tips for International Students Making Overseas Tuition Payments 📅 March 22, 2021 · 3 minute read 🎓 Are you an international student studying in the U.S.?If so, you’re probably wondering what’s the best, safest, and cheapest way to send your tuition fees abroad. Here are some key tips to help you transfer your tuition…

Which Tax Forms Are Supported for Nonresidents in the U.S.? 📅 March 4, 2021 · 3 minute read 💼 Educational institutions and organizations that employ nonresident aliens in the U.S. must handle a wide range of tax forms to ensure proper compliance with IRS requirements. From scholarships and stipends to employment income, each type of…

5 Painful Payroll Problems Instantly Solved for Educational Institutions 📅 March 4, 2021 · 4 minute read 🎓 Managing payroll for nonresident aliens in educational institutions can be complicated.Students and scholars come from different countries, stay for different periods, and fall under varied tax rules — meaning no single approach fits all. Modern payroll systems…

Everything a Nonresident in the U.S. Needs to Know About the Second COVID Stimulus Payment 📅 January 5, 2021 · 6 minute read 💵 In December, the U.S. government approved a new Economic Impact Payment (EIP) under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, authorizing the IRS to send up to $600 per eligible…

How to track the processing of your North Carolina state tax return 📅 June 23, 2020 · 3 minute read 🏛️ North Carolina is one of the 43 U.S. states that taxes individual income.If you’re a nonresident alien and earned any income from North Carolina sources, you must file a state tax return. If you’ve…

I filed as a resident in 2018. I have since left the US. I received the CARES payment. What should I do? 📅 May 14, 2020 · 3 minute read 💵 In response to COVID-19, the U.S. government launched the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act — a stimulus program providing $1,200 to…

Key takeaways from our COVID-19 Tax Webinar! 🎓 How coronavirus affected nonresident tax complianceOverview of common issues for international offices, payroll, visa sponsors, and nonresidents, plus clear answers to frequent questions. 💳 The CARES Act – Economic Impact Payment (EIP) 1️⃣ What is the EIP?One-time stimulus payment: $1,200 for single filers earning < $75,000 $2,400…