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March 9, 2022

Top 8 tax myths international students in US believe in – DEBUNKED!

George Orwell once said: “Myths that are believed in tend to become true”.

Well, there might be a grain of truth in what he said but not when it comes to taxes and the U.S. taxation laws.

As an international student you are not supposed to know the US tax procedures concerning tax return filing by heart but at least you should be aware of the Top 8 tax myths that most international students tend to believe in.

So do not walk around believing in “old wives’ tax tales and check the most common tax myths DEBUNKED here!

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March 31, 2021

Your frequently asked nonresident tax questions answered

(Last updated: 29 Apr 2023)

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about U.S. taxes. Continue reading “Your frequently asked nonresident tax questions answered” »

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January 14, 2021

What income is taxable for nonresident aliens in the US?

Are you a nonresident living in the US? We know it can be confusing to understand the tax system in your home country, let alone in a different one, so we are here to help explain what income is taxable for nonresidents in the US.

As a foreign national you can be subject to one of two different systems of taxation in the US, depending on whether you are classified as a nonresident or resident alien in the US.

If you are a nonresident alien, you are subject to US income tax only on your US source income and just like residents, you must report your income on US income tax returns.

In this guide, we are going to take a closer look at the various different types of income which are taxable in the US and outline our tips on managing your tax requirements.
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July 2, 2020

Why are my federal wages different from my state wages?

(Updated for 2023)

When preparing your tax return you will need to include some details from your income documents about the money you earned and taxes you paid in the US.

While it is not unusual for there to be differences between the taxation of federal and state income, it can be tricky for nonresidents to file their taxes in such cases.
The easiest way to prepare your tax documents online is by using Sprintax Returns (formerly Sprintax Tax Preparation)- the nonresident alien tax return software.

In this guide, we’re going to outline how you can enter your payment and tax details by completing Step 3 of the Sprintax tax prep process and what to do if you receive an error alert relating to your federal and state income. Continue reading “Why are my federal wages different from my state wages?” »

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April 23, 2019

Where’s My Tax Refund?

Filed your tax return and wondering where your refund is? Here’s how you can keep up to speed with your refund

With your tax return safely filed, you’re probably wondering ‘how long will it be before I receive my tax refund?’

Fortunately you can now get information about your tax refund online.

Here’s what you need to know…
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March 28, 2019

Is Sprintax Returns Safe?

(Last updated: 29 Apr 2021)

How to securely file your tax return and retrieve your refund

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January 21, 2019

Her J-1 katılımcısının ABD vergileri hakkında bilmesi gereken 5 şey
- Başkan Trump’ın ‘Vergi Kesintileri ve İş Kanunu’ J-1 vize sahipleri için ne anlama gelmekte.
- J-1 yükümlülük ve haklarını anlamak.
- Sprintax – J-1 vergi iadesine başvuru yapmak için en kolay yol.
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April 4, 2017

Sprintax state tax module for Massachusetts for 2016 tax preparation is live!

We are happy to announce that the Massachusetts state tax module for 2016 is live!
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March 27, 2017

Nonresident taxes explained for International students (Sprintax Tax Workshop)
Preparing your nonresident tax return can seem like a daunting task!

Sprintax has helped many international students and scholars through the process and is always striving to make their experience as stress-free as possible.

Check out our Tax Workshop playlist below – we explain the most important things you need to know about US taxes and using Sprintax. We’ve added a video recap below each video if you prefer to read.

Here is a list of topics we cover:
The tax deadline falls on to 18 April 2022, so don’t delay and create a Sprintax account now!

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February 15, 2017

NY, RI, NC, MI, OH state tax modules for 2016 tax preparation are out!

You can now prepare and download your nonresident tax returns for 2016 for New York, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Michigan and Ohio.
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January 26, 2017

State tax modules for California, Virginia, Indiana and Missouri for 2016 tax preparation are live

You can prepare and download your 2016 tax returns for California, Virginia, Indiana and Missouri by entering your existing account or creating a new one for new users of Sprintax.

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