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• November 6, 2017

  My state residency differs to my federal residency. How is this possible?

  

  We’re here to clear your residency confusion!

  All Foreign Nationals living, working or studying in the US are responsible for their personal compliance with the United States Federal and State tax laws and regulations.

  But what are these laws and regulations?

  Well, for starters, every foreign national living in the US is required to submit an annual income tax return. But the type of tax return you will need to file depends largely on where you live and work.
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• September 12, 2017

  Can I claim tax exemptions for my family members?

  

  2021 UPDATE: Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, there are no longer exemptions and deductions for families.

  Everything you need to know about tax exemptions and deductions for families

  If you’re studying or working in America with your family as a non-resident alien, and if you meet certain criteria, you may be able to save money on your tax bill that you normally couldn’t if you were living as a single person.

  You can do this by claiming what are known as tax ‘exemptions’. Exemptions are similar to tax deductions and allow you to lower your taxable income. Each exemption is worth $4,050 (for tax year 2017). In other words, if you’re a student, scholar, teacher or researcher, you may be allowed to deduct $4,050 for each person you claim as a dependent.
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• April 5, 2016

  Tax Rules for International Students in the US

  

  (Last updated: 21 Apr 2021)

  The tax you pay in the US is determined by your residency status for tax purposes.

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• February 22, 2016

  Filing Your U.S. Tax Return: 5 Things You Should Know

  

  As an international student in the U.S., you are obliged to file a federal and state tax return for each year you are present in the U.S. Even if you have earned no U.S. sourced income, you still need to file a form 8843. All nonresident aliens in the U.S. under F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 and other non-immigrant exchange program status must file form 8843.
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