When tax season ends it can feel like a big weight has been lifted off your shoulders – an opportunity to exhale and relax (until it all starts again next year that is!) But before you expel all tax topics completely from your mind, there is one final task you must complete.
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That’s the average tax refund a Sprintax user receives for the 2019 tax year.
So it’s easy to see why claiming your US tax back makes so much sense.
But there’s just one problem.
Every year countless nonresidents experience complications when attempting to secure their maximum tax refund from the IRS.
For starters, the most straightforward way to receive your refund is to have it transferred to your bank account. However, the IRS will only transfer to US bank accounts and not to overseas accounts.
So, if you have left the US, or you don’t have an American account, what options do you have to receive your refund?
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Tens of thousands of people flock to the US on J-1 visas each year.
Every J-1 participant has a tax filing requirement, it’s the law!
Many J-1 visa holders are confused by the often tricky US tax jargon. However, it’s not as bad as it seems, and knowing even a little about your filing requirements can go a long way!
With this in mind, we’ve created a blog post that will answer some common queries from J-1 participants in the US! Continue reading “The ultimate US tax guide for J-1 participants” »
At Sprintax we specialize in US tax prep and securing tax refunds for international students and J-1 program participants.
But just how many tax returns do we prepare each year? And how much money can our customers claim in tax refunds?
With tax season 2018 firmly behind us, we thought this would be a good time to crunch some numbers and find out!
Here’s what we found…
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Filed your tax return and wondering where your refund is? Here’s how you can keep up to speed with your refund
With your tax return safely filed, you’re probably wondering ‘how long will it be before I receive my tax refund?’
Fortunately you can now get information about your tax refund online.
Here’s what you need to know…
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The tax filing deadline is on the horizon and quickly approaching! And most employees are now on the lookout for their W-2 tax form (Wage and Tax Statement). But why is this little form so important?
Here’s everything you need to know.
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How long does it take the IRS to process an international student tax return?
We examine how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) affects the tax obligations of US non-residents
In November 2017, President Donald Trump introduced a ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’ that will have wide-ranging consequences for all US tax payers.
There has been much confusion surrounding the new bill and tax payers have been keen to work out what the changes will mean for their pockets.
Below we take a look at how the bill will affect the future tax obligations of US non-residents. Most of the changes have taken effect from January, 2018 and will change methods of withholding and the way non-residents will be taxed throughout 2018.
It’s important to note that these amendments do not affect the 2017 tax return filing season.
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Many international students on F-1, J-1, M-1 and Q engage in practical training and earn income through one of the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) approved programs or participate in on-campus and off-campus employment during or post-study.
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About 13% of Americans will put their tax refund towards an amazing vacation and 39% will use it to pay down their debts, according to a study from 2015 conducted by the National Retail Federation.
How will you spend yours?
A big refund might feel like you’ve hit the jackpot, but it’s not always wise to spend it all at once. You might consider a more practical plan for your cash.
Here are some tips on how to spend your tax refund wisely: