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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Want to work while studying in the US? It’s important to be aware that tax rates differ greatly from State-to-State.
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How long does it take the IRS to process an international student tax return?
Missed the April 17th deadline? Don’t panic! Nearly 30% of taxpayers are unable to organize their documents before the deadline. But you can still fix this! Here are a few important things you should consider if you missed the tax deadline.
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We examine how the bill effects 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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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: