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COVID-19, the CARES payment and the tax deadline – all of your nonresident tax questions answered!
COVID-19, the CARES payment and the tax deadline – all of your nonresident tax questions answered! 🗓️ Q. I owe 2019 U.S. tax and can’t pay by April 15. What should I do? Due to COVID-19, the federal filing and payment deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15, 2020.Most states also extended to July…
H-1B Visa – All Your Questions Answered!
H-1B Visa – All Your Questions Answered! 🎓 If you’re an international student in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and wish to stay after graduation, the H-1B visa may be your next step.This visa allows you to work in the U.S. temporarily — and can be a bridge toward a Green Card. 💡 What…
Where’s My Tax Refund?
Where’s My Tax Refund? 💰 Filed your tax return and wondering where your refund is?Once you mail your return, there can be a wait before the money arrives. Here’s how the process works and how to track your refund. 🏛️ Your Federal tax refund ⏱ TimingThe IRS generally advises waiting 4–6 weeks after you mail…
When can I expect my tax refund?
When can I expect my tax refund? 💰 How long does it take the IRS to process an international student tax return? Have you ever wondered what happens to your tax return after you mail it to the IRS?Or why it sometimes feels like you’re waiting forever for your refund?You’re not alone — many international…
I’m studying in the US. Can I stay in America after I finish my degree?
I’m studying in the US. Can I stay in America after I finish my degree? 🎓 Can an international student stay in the US after graduation? Yes — it’s possible to stay in the US under certain conditions. Here’s a quick look at two main options: OPT and H-1B. 💡 How long can I stay…
How the ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’ affects every nonresident student in the US
How the ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’ affects every nonresident student in the US 🎓 What you need to know about the GOP tax reformWe examine how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) affects the tax obligations of U.S. nonresidents. In November 2017, President Donald Trump introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Can I Claim Tax Exemptions for My Family Members?
Can I Claim Tax Exemptions for My Family Members? 🎓 Understanding tax exemptions and deductions for families If you’re studying or working in the United States with your family as a non-resident alien, you may be able to reduce your tax bill if you meet certain criteria. This is done by claiming what are known…
Nonresident Taxes Explained for International Students
Nonresident Taxes Explained for International Students You came to the U.S. to study and explore—not to decode tax jargon. In this quick workshop-style guide, we walk you through every step international students actually need, in plain English, so you can file correctly, claim refunds faster, and stay fully compliant with J1 Summer Tax Back. What…
My State Residency Differs from My Federal Residency — How Is This Possible? by J1 Summer Tax Back Team
My State Residency Differs from My Federal Residency — How Is This Possible?by J1 Summer Tax Back Team 🧾 Understanding your residency status at both Federal and State level If you’re living, studying, or working in the U.S. on a J-1 or F-1 visa, understanding your tax residency status can be confusing. Many international visitors…
25 Tax Tips for Nonresidents to Maximize Your US Tax Refund in 2025
25 Tax Tips for Nonresidents to Maximize Your US Tax Refund in 2025 💡 How to maximize your refund as a nonresident in the US Taxation in the U.S. can be complicated—especially for nonresidents. If you’re unsure how to file correctly and want to make sure you get every dollar you’re owed, this guide is…