J-1 Visa Taxes Explained: Complete Guide 2025/2026If you are in the United States on a J-1 visa, understanding your tax obligations can be confusing. Do you have to pay income tax? Are you exempt from Social Security and Medicare? Do you need to file a tax return even...

What They Don’t Tell You About the J-1 Visa and U.S. TaxesNonresident status isn’t “just a label.” Most J-1 students are nonresident taxpayers for federal tax purposes during their early years in the U.S., which determines what income is taxed, which...