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J-1 Work & Travel
Back home after summer? Get your federal, state and FICA taxes back — for this year and up to 3 previous years.
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4.3 on Trustpilot · 70,000+ returns since 2011
Worked in the USA? Get every dollar of your taxes back.
Federal, state and FICA refunds for J-1 Work & Travel, international students and H-2B / H-1B workers. A real tax expert prepares, checks and e-files your return, or you do it yourself with our software from $45.
- IRS Authorized e-file Provider
- IRS Certified Acceptance Agent
- CPA & Enrolled Agent
Form W-2Wage and Tax Statement · 2026
1 Wages$0.00
2 Federal tax$0.00
4 Social Security$0.00
6 Medicare$0.00
15 StateNJ
17 State tax$0.00
Example
Estimated refund
$0
- Filed
- Accepted by IRS
- Refund on its way
3–5 weeks average refund time
70,000+
tax returns filed since 2011
40+
countries our clients come from
13
countries with our representatives
4,000+
ITINs obtained for clients
Our clients come from
UkrainePolandMoldovaRomaniaGeorgiaKazakhstanUzbekistanKyrgyzstanArmeniaBulgariaLithuaniaLatviaEstoniaCzech RepublicTürkiyeThailandIndiaChinaGermanySpainFranceItalySlovakiaAzerbaijan
Why 70,000 people chose Tax From US
An IRS Authorized e-file Provider and the first IRS Certified Acceptance Agent in Ukraine and Eastern Europe, with a CPA and an Enrolled Agent on the team.
Maximum refund guarantee
A CPA or Enrolled Agent checks every treaty benefit and deduction you're entitled to.
100% accuracy guarantee
If an error on our side leads to an IRS penalty or interest, we pay it.
Licensed US tax experts
A CPA and an Enrolled Agent on the team. IRS Authorized e-file Provider and Certified Acceptance Agent.
Refund in 3–5 weeks on average
We e-file directly with the IRS. Track every stage in your account.
Support in your language
Real people on WhatsApp, Telegram and phone — and representatives in 13 countries.
Simple and online
About 10 minutes of your time. Our software handles tax treaties and business returns — nothing to print or mail.
A real tax expert, not just software
Tax software is a tool — you fill it in and you carry the risk of mistakes. With Tax From US you choose: our software, or a real person, a CPA or Enrolled Agent, who prepares and checks your return.
| Feature | DIY tax software | Refund agencies | Tax From US |
|---|---|---|---|
| A real tax expert checks your return | ✗ | ~ | ✓CPA or Enrolled Agent |
| Price published upfront | ✓ | ✗ | ✓from $45 yourself · from $80 with an expert |
| Business, LLC and 1099 income | ~ | ✗ | ✓LLC, partnership, corporation, Uber |
| FICA refund claimed for you | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| ITIN, your passport stays with you | ✗ | ~ | ✓Certified Acceptance Agent |
| Help with IRS letters | ~usually a paid add-on | ~ | ✓our mistake is fixed free |
| Support in your language | ✗ | ✓ | ✓English · Українська · Русский |
| Refund in 3–5 weeks on average after e-filing | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
✓ yes ~ sometimes or extra cost ✗ no
Made for people regular tax software forgets
TurboTax and most US preparers only handle residents. Nonresidents file a different return, with treaty rules that change by country. That's all we do.
Also: esports players & teams → get back the 30% withheld from prize money. And US property owners & investors →
How it works
Five steps. You spend about 10 minutes, our tax experts do the rest. Click a step to see what it looks like.
What you'll need
- Form W-2from each employer
- SSN or ITINno number? we'll get an ITIN
- Passportphoto page
- Visa and I-94I-94 is free on the CBP site
- DS-2019 or I-20J-1 and F-1 only
Lost your W-2? We'll get it from your employer.
Refund calculator
How much can you get back?
Enter the numbers from your W-2. We apply your visa, your country's tax treaty, the FICA exemption and your state's rules.
- Federal, FICA and state refund in one place
- Tax treaties for 60+ countries, including the 100% exemption for Moldova, Georgia and other CIS countries
- Exact state tax for 13 states, including NJ, NY, CA, MD and VA
Flat prices. Nothing out of pocket.Flat prices. No percentage of your refund.
No percentage of your refund. The estimate is free, and our fee is deducted from your refund when it arrives — by refund transfer or through our partners Wise, Revolut and Payoneer.The estimate is free. You pay a fixed price only when your return is ready — by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Other services
ITIN application
Certified Acceptance Agent: your passport stays with you
$350Amended return
Fix a return filed by you or another preparer
from $150Document retrieval
We get your W-2 from your employer
from $75EIN application
A tax ID for your US company
$150Return with Schedule C
Uber, delivery, freelance and other 1099 income
from $250Business return (1065 / 1120)
US LLCs, partnerships and corporations, current or past
from $500Bookkeeping
Monthly books for your US company, plus software fee
from $150/moConsultation
Video or phone with a CPA or Enrolled Agent
$150 / 30 minA small handling fee applies and is always shown before you confirm.
What our clients say
★★★★★4.3 Excellent on TrustpilotVideo reviews
“I'm an F-1 student working part time on campus. Most tax preparers didn't know how to file nonresident returns — a friend referred me to Tax From US.”
“No hassle besides a simple form, no additional fees, and the return finished much quicker than expected.”
“Worked in Alaska on an H-2B. Friends recommended this company and I got almost all my taxes back in just 4 weeks.”
Frequently asked questions
Am I a resident or a nonresident for tax purposes?
It depends on your visa and how many days you've spent in the US. Most F-1 and J-1 students are nonresidents for their first five calendar years, and J-1 Work & Travel participants are usually nonresidents. Our questionnaire works it out for you.
I'm back home. Can I still get my refund?
Yes. Everything is online and we e-file your return with the IRS, so there's nothing to print or mail.
I worked in the US a few years ago. Is it too late?
Usually not. We file returns for up to 3 previous years, which is generally how far back the IRS allows refund claims.
How long does it take to get my refund?
On average the refund comes 3–5 weeks after we e-file. Paper returns take 6–8 weeks on average, and a return filed with an ITIN application 3–4 months, because the IRS issues the ITIN first. You can follow every stage in your account.
My employer withheld Social Security and Medicare. Can I get it back?
Many F-1 and J-1 visa holders are exempt from FICA taxes. If they were withheld by mistake, we claim them back for you.