Zeci de mii de persoane vin în SUA în fiecare an cu vize J-1.
Fiecare participant J-1 are obligația de a depune o declarație fiscală, așa prevede legea!
Mulți deținători de vize J-1 sunt derutați de jargonul fiscal american, adesea complicat. Cu toate acestea, nu este atât de rău pe cât pare, iar cunoașterea chiar și a câtorva informații despre cerințele de depunere a declarațiilor poate fi foarte utilă!
When preparing your tax return you will need to include some details from your income documents about the money you earned and taxes you paid in the US.
While it is not unusual for there to be differences between the taxation of federal and state income, it can be tricky for nonresidents to file their taxes in such cases.
The easiest way to prepare your tax documents online is by using Sprintax Returns (formerly Sprintax Tax Preparation)- the nonresident alien tax return software.
Which details from your 1095 and 1098 forms should you include on your tax return?
In March 2010, when President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, three new forms were introduced into the US tax system – 1095 A, B, and C.
The primary focus of these forms is to account for the healthcare coverage you purchased during the tax year.
However, if you are a nonresident in the US, you may be wondering why you received a 1095 form (especially when you consider that purchasing healthcare coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace is not mandatory for nonresidents) and whether or not you can claim any benefits on your tax return.
The answer to this question very much depends on your personal circumstances and the type of form you received.
In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about 1095 forms and how to file a compliant tax return.
It has never been easier to file your nonresident US federal tax return.
We are thrilled to announce that Sprintax – the best online solution for nonresident federal and state tax returns – is now live for Federal E-Filing.
This means that, by completing the easy Sprintax questionnaire, you can file your 2023 federal return directly with the IRS online.
What is E-Filing?
Sprintax is now approved by the IRS to submit Federal tax returns electronically (E-Filing).
In short, this means you no longer need to download, print and mail a physical copy of your tax return to the US tax office. Instead, you can now file your federal tax return without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.
By E-Filing your tax return, you can ensure that your taxes are processed by the IRS faster than if you filed a paper tax return.
When you complete the Sprintax questionnaire and proceed through the order breakdown and payment stage, you will be ready to submit your 2023 US tax return.
If you wish to E-File your taxes, you must firstly confirm that you have not previously E-Filed your tax return before.
You can then click the ‘Proceed with E-File’ button to move to the next step.
E-File Authentication
To E-File your tax return you must first electronically sign your tax return using the information requested on the screen.
Before you can sign your return, we must verify your identity. To do so, we will ask you to provide information from your previous federal tax return.
If you filed a federal tax return last year, you can either provide your prior year adjusted gross income or your self-selected 5-digit pin.
You can find your adjusted gross income on line 11 of your 2022 1040NR. Please ensure the information you provide here is correct.
If you did not file a tax return for tax year 2022, please enter ‘0’ as your prior year adjusted gross income.
If you filed an amended tax return for tax year 2022, please enter the adjusted gross income listed on the return you filed originally.
Electronically signing your tax return
You will be required to select any 5-digit number (other than 00000) to electronically sign your tax return. Ensure you keep a record of this pin in a safe place.
You will need to acknowledge that this pin is your signature and that and that you are now authorizing transmission of your return.
Final steps
Next, you must read the disclaimer and consent statements and confirm your agreement and that you have reviewed the information that you have entered and examined your tax return.
You will also need to confirm that the social security numbers of each person on the return are correct.
You must then sign the above consent disclosure by entering your date of birth.
Finally, simply click ‘E-File My Return’ to electronically send your tax return to the IRS.
Can I E-File my state taxes with Sprintax?
No. You can only E-File your federal tax return with Sprintax.
However, if you are required to file a state tax return, Sprintax will help you to prepare the documents you need.
When you complete our questionnaire, our software will provide you with your completed state tax return.
To file your tax return, simply download, print and sign your documents and mail them to the tax office.
Can I E-File for tax years prior to 2021?
At present, E-Filing is only available for the 2021 tax year and later years.
However, Sprintax can help you to prepare the tax documents you need for prior tax years.
Can everyone E-File their federal taxes?
No.
You will not be able to file online if:
Any names or SSN do not coincide with the information provided at the About You step of the Sprintax questionnaire
Any of your payment documents do not have an EIN
Any of your 1042-S forms do not have a unique code identifier
You have capital gains income
You have form 1099-NEC
You have form 1099-INT
You have form 1099-MISC with box 4 higher than box 0
You have included your final payslip
You have self-employment income
If you are not eligible to E-File your taxes, don’t worry. You can still download your completed forms from Sprintax and mail them to the IRS
Note: If your W2 forms do not have a control number you must enter any 5 digit number instead.
Do I have to E-File my tax return?
No. If you would prefer not to file your taxes online, you can file by mail instead. Simply download your tax return, print it, sign it, and mail it to the IRS.
When is the tax filing deadline?
It is important to file your tax return before the 15 April 2024.
If you owe the IRS money and you don’t file your tax return by the deadline, you may incur late filing fines and penalties from the IRS. You may also jeopardize your future US visa applications.
What’s more, 70% of Sprintax users receive a tax refund. By not filing, you risk missing out on your tax refund.
The average federal refund is $1,004. Do you really want to leave that kind of money in the US? Of course not!
Every nonresident in the US has a tax filing requirement.
If you earned income in the US, you will be required to file a federal tax return. You may also have a state tax filing requirement.
Nonresident aliens who are in the US on a J or F visa must file a Form 8843 “Statement of Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition” even if they received no income in the US.
No matter what nonresident tax document you need to file, Sprintax can help you.
Whether you are dreaming of a trip to the US, or you are about to embark on one, the prospect of jetting off to The Land of Opportunity is bound to be exciting.
While you get to grips with the culture in the US, one area that often confuses nonresidents is tax.
That’s why Sprintax is here!
We specialize in making tax as straightforward as possible to newcomers in the US.
¿Sueñas con hacer un viaje internacional prolongado?
Muchas familias en Estados Unidos optan por contratar una Au Pair para sus hijos y cada año, miles de Au Pairs de entre 18 y 26 años vienen del extranjero.
Al adaptarse a su nueva vida en Estados Unidos, uno de los muchos retos que se encontrará una Au Pair es el de adaptarse al sistema fiscal estadounidense.
Muitas famílias nos Estados Unidos optam por contratar uma au pair para seus filhos. Todos os anos, aproximadamente 20.000 au pairs entre 18 e 26 anos de idade vão aos EUA vindas de outros países.
Um dos muitos desafios que uma au pair terá que enfrentar no período de adaptação é o de se familiarizar com o sistema tributário americano.
Many employers in the US often find the tax obligations of their J-1 visa employees to be a challenging area to navigate.
With so many forms and information needed with each employee, there is no surprise that some employers find the process of tax withholding for J-1 visa students tricky. This, coupled with the fact they will not be a resident for tax purposes, make it more challenging.
The need to complete all of the forms correctly cannot be underestimated, as every nonresident needs to abide by US tax law.
In this guide we will examine the key tax information that US employers need to know when employing J1 workers.