US taxes for nonresidents, explained simply
Plain-language guides on refunds, forms, treaties and deadlines, written by our tax team from IRS publications.
Work and Travel tax refund: the complete guide for J-1 participants
How J-1 Work and Travel students get back federal tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax. Forms, documents, deadlines and timing.
10 min readForm 8843: who must file it, when and how
Form 8843 explained for F-1, J-1, M-1 and Q visa holders: who files, what to write, the deadline and where to mail it, even with no US income.
Tax basicsCan a nonresident alien use TurboTax?
TurboTax and most consumer tax software prepare resident returns only. Why nonresidents need Form 1040-NR, and how to fix a return filed the wrong way.
H-2B / H-1BResident or nonresident? The substantial presence test explained
How the IRS substantial presence test works, with the 183-day formula, exempt years for F and J visas, examples for H-2B and H-1B workers, and exceptions.
FICASocial Security and Medicare withheld by mistake? How to get your FICA back
F-1 and J-1 nonresidents don't owe Social Security or Medicare tax. How to get the 7.65% back from your employer or the IRS with Forms 843 and 8316.
BusinessForeign-owned LLC: Form 5472 and the $25,000 penalty
A US LLC owned by a foreign person files a pro forma Form 1120 and Form 5472 every year, even with no income. Deadlines, what to report, penalty.
U4U & TPSUS taxes for U4U parolees and TPS holders: a plain guide
Most Ukrainians in the US under U4U or TPS become US tax residents. Filing status, credits, income from Ukraine, foreign bank accounts and deadlines.
Work & TravelMoldova, Georgia, Uzbekistan: the tax treaty that makes summer wages tax-free
The 1973 US–USSR tax treaty still covers Moldova, Georgia, Uzbekistan and 6 more countries. Wages can be tax-free if you stay 183 days or less.
Work & TravelState tax refund after Work and Travel: state-by-state guide
How much state tax J-1 Work and Travel students get back in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Pennsylvania and more.
DeadlinesUS tax deadlines in 2027 for nonresidents, students and visa workers
Key 2027 dates: April 15 for 1040-NR with wages, June 15 without, Form 8843, extensions, FICA claims and the last day to claim 2023 refunds.
Company news15 years of Tax From US: from one team in 2011 to 70,000 returns
Tax From US marks 15 years of nonresident US tax returns: 70,000+ returns, 4,000+ ITINs, 9,000+ business returns and clients from 40+ countries.
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