Why IRS Transcripts Are Essential Before Filing J-1 Visa Taxes Don’t file “blind”. The transcript is your reality check When you’re a J-1 visa holder and it’s tax season, the common assumption is: “I got my W-2, so I’ll just file my return.” But that approach...
Do J-1 Visa Holders Pay State Taxes? Yes. J-1 visa holders generally must pay federal and state income tax on U.S.-source income. State rules differ: some tax any income earned in the state (nonresident sourcing), some tax residents on worldwide income, and a few...
When J-1s Refile After Paying a Tax Preparer. and Why Wrongly Claimed Credits (EITC, CTC, AOTC) Are Dangerous Many J-1s file taxes using a mainstream preparer and get a bigger “refund” estimate or are charged high fees — then panic, switch providers, and refile. Two...
IRS Transcripts for J1 Visa Taxes Why They Matter Before Filing Filing taxes as a J1 visa holder can already feel overwhelming — W-2, Form 8843, Form 1040NR, Form 1042-S, DS-2019, SSN/ITIN… it’s a lot of paperwork. But there’s one detail that most J1 students and...
SSN vs ITIN for J1 Visa Holders – What You Need to Know When you come to the U.S. with a J1 Visa, one of your first questions will likely be: Do I need a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)? This distinction is crucial,...
