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OBBBA Tax Relief on Tips for J-1 Workers

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Tipping the balance: The benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on tip taxation for J-1 nonresidents

byRory Lynskey
September 5, 2025

Working in the U.S. as a J-1 participant in the hospitality industry? Chances are that tips are going to make up a significant part of your income.

Tax Deductible expenses for international students

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U.S. tax deductions for international students: what you can and can’t claim

byConor Duffy
August 19, 2025

Taxation in the United States can be a complex process. As an international student, the need to understand…

Do nonresidents pay taxes on gambling winnings in the US (1)

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Do nonresidents pay taxes on gambling winnings in the U.S.?

byRory Lynskey
July 30, 2025

Whether you’re a tourist trying your luck in Las Vegas, an international student who hit the jackpot, or…

How to file US taxes as a married nonresident alien

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How to file U.S. taxes as a married nonresident alien

byConor Duffy
July 24, 2025

Confused as to the best way to file as a married nonresident alien? Don’t worry, you’re not the…

OBBBA and what it means to international students and nonresident taxpayers in the US

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What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” means for international students, nonresident taxpayers, and investors in the U.S.

bySprintax
July 4, 2025

On 4 July, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (formerly passed by the House…

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The U.S.-Canada tax treaty: what nonresidents need to know

byRory Lynskey
July 3, 2025

Canadian citizens who come to the U.S. for study, research, or work often face a complicated tax system…

Forms W-2 and 1099 for international students and nonresidents

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Everything nonresidents need to know about the W-2 and 1099 forms

bySprintax
March 21, 2025

Every year, nonresidents and international students who have earned an income in the US will receive a W-2 form from their employer - outlining wage and salary information. In addition, you may also receive a form 1099 detailing different types of income received during the year e.g., self-employed income, interest on bank accounts, stocks bonds or dividends.

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I am a nonresident working in the hospitality industry in the US. Should I pay tax on my tips? How do I do this?

byRachel Gilmartin
March 7, 2025

Tipping is very common in the U.S., especially in the hospitality industry. And for those that receive them,…

Recovery Rebate Credit for nonresident aliens

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

bySprintax
January 20, 2025

In this guide we will cover everything a nonresident needs to know about the Recovery Rebate Credit as a nonresident.

can international students work in usa after graduation

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I want to stay in the U.S. after my F1 visa expires. What are my options?

byRory Lynskey
November 20, 2024

Are you an international student in the United States wondering about your future after your F-1 visa expires?…

US nonresident Olympians tax obligations

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Tax-filing finishing line: How U.S. nonresident Olympians manage their tax obligations!

byRory Lynskey
August 14, 2024

In this blog, we’re going to take a deep dive into the tax profiles of some of the most promising student athletes, turned Olympians from this year’s events. It’s the Olympic coverage you didn’t know you needed!