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J-1 Visa Taxes in California – Complete 2026 Guide

J-1 Visa Taxes in California – Complete 2026 Guide

J-1 Visa Taxes in California – Everything You Need to Know (2026 Guide)Do J-1 Visa Holders Pay Taxes in California? Yes.If you worked in California under a J-1 visa, you pay federal taxes to the IRS and possibly state taxes to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). California...

Can J-1 Visa Holders File Taxes After April?

Can J-1 Visa Holders File Taxes After April?

Can J-1 Visa Holders File Taxes After April? (The IRS Says Yes — Here’s the Truth)If you’re on a J-1 visa and missed the April 15 tax deadline, take a breath — you didn’t lose your refund, and you can still file.Every tax season, thousands of J-1 workers, students,...

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J-1 Visa Taxes in California – Complete 2026 Guide

J-1 Visa Taxes in California – Everything You Need to Know (2026 Guide)Do J-1 Visa Holders Pay Taxes in California? Yes.If you worked in California under a J-1 visa, you pay federal taxes to the IRS and possibly state taxes to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). California...

Can J-1 Visa Holders File Taxes After April?

Can J-1 Visa Holders File Taxes After April? (The IRS Says Yes — Here’s the Truth)If you’re on a J-1 visa and missed the April 15 tax deadline, take a breath — you didn’t lose your refund, and you can still file.Every tax season, thousands of J-1 workers, students,...

J-1 Visa Tax Return Example: How to Fill Out Form 1040NR

J-1 Visa Tax Return Example: How to Fill Out Form 1040NR (and When You Can Use Form 1040)Understanding J-1 Visa Taxes the Right Way If you are in the United States on a J-1 visa, you are required to file a U.S. federal tax return every year, even if you only stayed...

Top 5 Tax Treaties That Benefit J-1 Visa Holders

Top 5 U.S. Tax Treaties That Benefit J-1 Visa HoldersOne of the most powerful tools available to J-1 visa holders to reduce U.S. tax liability is a bilateral tax treaty. The U.S. has treaties with over 60 countries that may allow exemption or a reduced rate on...

Top 3 Reasons Your J-1 Tax Refund Is Delayed

3 Reasons Your J-1 Tax Refund Is DelayedWaiting for your J-1 visa tax refund can feel like forever — especially when you're depending on that refund to cover expenses. Even after you file correctly, delays are common. But not all reasons are mysterious. In many cases,...

Top Documents You Need Before Filing J-1 Visa Taxes

Top Documents You Need Before Filing J-1 Visa TaxesIf you are on a J-1 visa in the United States, filing your U.S. tax return correctly is not just about submitting a form — it’s about understanding which documents you actually need. Many J-1 visa holders lose refunds...

Top 3 Mistakes J-1 Visa Holders Make on Their Tax Returns (That Trigger IRS Notices)

Top 3 Mistakes J-1 Visa Holders Make on Their Tax Returns (That Trigger IRS Notices)Filing your U.S. tax return as a J-1 visa holder can be tricky — between treaties, nonresident status, scholarship income, FICA exemptions, and multiple forms, it's easy to make a...

Top 5 IRS Notices J-1 Visa Holders Receive (And What to Do)

Top 5 IRS Notices J-1 Visa Holders Receive (And What to Do)As a J-1 visa holder navigating U.S. tax obligations, you might assume that once you file your taxes (using Form 1040NR, Form 8843, or even Form 1040 if you qualify) everything is done. But the IRS doesn’t...

Why IRS Transcripts Are Essential Before Filing J-1 Visa Taxes

Why IRS Transcripts Are Essential Before Filing J-1 Visa TaxesDon’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 carries...

Do J-1 Visa Holders Pay State Taxes? A State-by-State overview

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...

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