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November 15, 2022

We’ve made some improvements to Sprintax Calculus. Here’s what you need to know

We’ve made some improvements to Sprintax Calculus. Here’s what you need to know

✔ Enhanced user experience

✔ Improved usability

✔ Full ADA compliance

At Sprintax Calculus, we’re on a mission to make life easier for all of our users.

And today we’re delighted to take a big step towards achieving this goal.

We’re super excited to launch (beta for now!) a number of new improvements to our Calculus platform. The headline development is our enhanced ADA compliance. Continue reading “We’ve made some improvements to Sprintax Calculus. Here’s what you need to know” »

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October 10, 2022

Tax and Immigration for J-1/J-2 visa holders – 5 top takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic

At the recent Nonresident Tax Clinic for J-1 visa holders, our panel of industry thought leaders explored the world of tax compliance and outlined the latest developments in rules and regulations for the taxation of J participants in the US.

This fascinating event was perfect for J program participants, J program sponsors, agents, responsible officers, employers of J visa holders or even if you simply have an interest in the J program.

If you missed the Nonresident Tax Clinic and would like to check it out, you can watch it back here. Continue reading “Tax and Immigration for J-1/J-2 visa holders – 5 top takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic” »

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August 19, 2022

Five top takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic

At the recent Nonresident Tax Clinic, our panel of industry thought leaders explored the world of tax compliance and outlined the latest developments in rules and regulations for taxation of nonresidents in the US.

This fascinating event was ideal for anyone working within a HR, payroll department, or international office and who is interested in learning more about nonresident tax compliance.

If you missed the Nonresident Tax Clinic and would like to check it out, you can watch it back here. Continue reading “Five top takeaways from the Nonresident Tax Clinic” »

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August 4, 2022

Line-up announced for the Sprintax Nonresident Tax Clinic 2022
- The Nonresident Tax Clinic takes place on Wednesday 17 August
- This free-to-attend session will be a complete tax guide to hiring and paying foreign nationals
- Practical advice for payroll department & international office staff
- Fantastic panel of speakers confirmed
Register here to save your seat Continue reading “Line-up announced for the Sprintax Nonresident Tax Clinic 2022” »
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April 13, 2022

Are nonresidents subject to tax if they receive a Form 1099-K?

If you have received an IRS 1099-K form, you may be wondering whether the document has any implications for your tax requirements in the US.

You may receive a 1099-K document (also referred to as a Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions form) if you received payments through credit or bank card transactions. Continue reading “Are nonresidents subject to tax if they receive a Form 1099-K?” »

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March 23, 2022

How to get the forms you will need to file your taxes as a nonresident

Tax season can be a difficult time for nonresidents in the US. After all, you are filing taxes in an unfamiliar country!

However, it’s not all bad – Sprintax is here to help!

And while filing your taxes may seem like a big job, you can make the job easier by breaking it down into smaller tasks.

Step one is to gather all of the income forms and documents you will need in order to file your return. Continue reading “How to get the forms you will need to file your taxes as a nonresident” »

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March 22, 2022

Everything a nonresident needs to know about the US Recovery Rebate Credit

There is some confusion from nonresidents in the US around the topic of stimulus payments from the pandemic.

Nonresidents are typically not eligible to receive these payments. However, the IRS sent many checks to nonresidents in error.

The IRS has recently announced that people who are missing a stimulus payment or got less than the full amount may be eligible to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 or 2021 federal tax return.

In this guide we will cover everything a nonresident needs to know about the Recovery Rebate Credit. Continue reading “Everything a nonresident needs to know about the US Recovery Rebate Credit” »

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March 11, 2022

The Ultimate J-1 scholar tax guide

Thousands of people travel to the US on J-1 visas every year.

But did you know if you go to the US on a J-1 visa you have a tax-filing requirement? It’s the law!

With that in mind, we have put together this post that outlines all J-1 Scholars need to know about tax when in the US. Continue reading “The Ultimate J-1 scholar tax guide” »

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February 24, 2022

Filing multiple state tax returns – how to do state taxes when you lived in two states
Filing taxes in multiple states doesn’t have to be a stress. Here’s everything you need to know about dual state tax filing

In this article you will discover:
Continue reading “Filing multiple state tax returns – how to do state taxes when you lived in two states” »
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February 18, 2022

How are royalties paid to nonresidents taxed in the US

Many nonresidents who come to the US are unsure about various different aspects of taxation.

One of the areas that can prove troublesome is the taxation of royalties.

Many nonresidents are unsure how their royalty income will be taxed, and this can lead to a stressful situation come tax season.

Bearing that in mind, we have put together this article that outlines all you need to know about royalties and tax in the US.

Continue reading “How are royalties paid to nonresidents taxed in the US” »

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July 30, 2021

How the rule changes for NCAA compensation affect the taxation of nonresident student athletes in the US

(Updated on 13 Mar 2023)

Thursday 1 July 2021 will forever be remembered for the dawn of a new era in US college sports.

For the first time, students who participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competitions were entitled to make money from a wide variety of business ventures, without losing their eligibility to compete.

Perhaps the most interesting developments surround what is known as ‘NIL’ rights (name, image and likeness).

A combination of state laws and NCAA NIL policy changes removed restrictions preventing athletes from selling their NIL rights.

While these changes do not mean that college football players can suddenly begin to receive big salaries, they do open the door for athletes to claim a bigger piece of the billions of dollars generated by US college sports each year.

However, making money from NIL will not necessarily be straightforward for every student athlete. Continue reading “How the rule changes for NCAA compensation affect the taxation of nonresident student athletes in the US” »

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