All posts tagged Substantial presence test

• April 1, 2022

  Your US Tax Residency Status Explained

  

  Resident or Nonresident – this is the question!

  Determining your tax residency status is important, as it will decide how much tax you must pay while in the US.

  The most common mistake nonresidents make is filing their taxes as a resident. If a nonresident files as a resident they can claim benefits and receive refunds that they’re not entitled to. Incorrect filing breaks the terms and conditions of a nonresident visa, this can lead to fines and penalties and you may also jeopardise your future visa or green card applications.

  In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about your residency and how you can determine your residency status.
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• June 16, 2020

  U.S. entry and exit dates – how to check your travel history

  

  In order to prepare your US tax documents, you will need to know the exact dates on which you traveled in or out of the US.

  However, if you don’t know your travel history and you need to double-check the exact entry and exit dates, the good news is that you can easily do this online.

  The US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) keeps a record of all nonresidents who travel to the country over the past 5 years.

  These documents also include the reason for their travel and the dates of their previous visits to the US.

  In this post, we will discuss how to track all your travel history paperwork. Continue reading “U.S. entry and exit dates – how to check your travel history” »

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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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