Your U.S. Tax Residency Status Explained
Resident or Nonresident – this is the question! Determining your tax residency status is important, as it will…
Tax management for international artists and athletes performing in the U.S.
When international artists and athletes perform or compete in the United States, tax obligations often become the trickiest…
How to Check Your U.S. Entry and Exit Dates (I-94 Travel History Record)
Your official U.S. entry and exit dates can be checked online using the CBP I-94 website. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains these records for the past five years, which are essential for filing your tax return (1040NR), completing the Substantial Presence Test, and managing visa/Green Card applications.
New York’s one-time inflation refund: Who qualifies and how to get yours
Most people in New York have been impacted in some way by the rising living costs. In fact,…
From the track to taxes: how U.S. tax rules impact F1 drivers
When the Formula 1 season shifts into top gear in the United States, with the Circuit of the…
What should I do if the IRS asks me to verify my identity?
You’ve gone through the process of submitting your tax return and now the IRS is suddenly asking you…
The essential guide for F-1 visa holders leaving the U.S.
So, your time studying in the U.S. is coming to an end. Finishing your studies is an exciting…
Tipping the balance: The benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on tip taxation for J-1 nonresidents
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.
What you need to know about the EU FASTER Directive
When it comes to withholding tax on dividends and interest, cross-border investors receiving portfolio income within the EU…
U.S. tax deductions for international students: what you can and can’t claim
Taxation in the United States can be a complex process. As an international student, the need to understand…
How the U.S.-China tax treaty affects nonresidents: Here’s what F-1, J-1, and H-1B visa holders need to know
For many international students, scholars, and workers from China, getting to grips with the complexities of U.S. taxes…
The U.S.-Canada tax treaty: what nonresidents need to know
Canadian citizens who come to the U.S. for study, research, or work often face a complicated tax system…
The impact of double taxation treaties on Swiss Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) refunds for ESOP participants
When employees participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), also known as an Employee Option Plan, that…
Tax guide for institutions hiring international medical professionals in the US
As healthcare systems across the US seek top talent, many institutions turn to international medical professionals—including doctors, researchers,…
Everything nonresidents need to know about the W-2 and 1099 forms
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.