Missed the US tax return deadline? Here’s how to file late taxes
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025 Every nonresident alien in the US is obliged to file a federal tax…
Keep your tax records when Tax season is over. Here’s why
When tax season ends, it can feel like a big weight has been lifted off your shoulders –…
What is Form 8233 and how do you file it?
There are several key tax forms that you need to be aware of as a nonresident in the…
Don’t have an American bank account? Here’s how to get your hands on your tax refund from outside the US
Every year, thousands of nonresidents in the US are entitled to claim a tax refund. But there’s just…
Should international students include forms 1095 and 1098 on their tax return?
(Last updated: 28 Mar 2025) Which details from your 1095 and 1098 forms should you include on your…
How to apply for your ITIN from outside the US
When sitting down to file taxes, one of the first items every taxpayer requires is your TIN (Taxpayer…
How to file taxes from previous years as a Nonresident Alien
People do not file their taxes for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you forgot or were unaware that…
Your frequently asked nonresident tax questions answered
(Last updated: 24 Mar 2025) Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about…
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.
You filed an incorrect tax return? Here’s how to amend your nonresident tax return
(Last update: 19 Mar, 2025) “Don’t worry if you made a mistake on your tax return or forgot…
Understanding the Substantial Presence Test: Are you a nonresident for tax purposes?
When living or working in the US on a visa, your tax status isn’t just determined by your…
NCAA rules that determine the taxation of nonresident student athletes in the US
(Last updated on 9 Mar 2025) In July 2021, for the first time, students who participated in National…
Taxes on eSports income – everything nonresidents need to know
eSports are a form of competition where video gamers from around the world connect and compete for money.…
I am a nonresident working in the hospitality industry in the US. Should I pay tax on my tips? How do I do this?
Tipping is very common in the US, especially in the hospitality industry. And for those that receive them,…