Days of Presence for J-1 Scholars Explained
Days of presence for J-1 scholars matter because they can affect whether a person is treated as a nonresident alien or resident alien for U.S.… Read More »Days of Presence for J-1 Scholars Explained
Professor and Teacher Tax Rules for Nonresident Aliens
Professor and teacher tax rules for nonresident aliens depend on more than a job title. For U.S. federal tax purposes, the main questions are usually… Read More »Professor and Teacher Tax Rules for Nonresident Aliens
Researcher Tax Treaty Basics for Nonresidents
A nonresident researcher in the United States may be able to use an income tax treaty to reduce or remove federal withholding on certain U.S.-source… Read More »Researcher Tax Treaty Basics for Nonresidents
J-1 Scholar Tax Basics for Nonresidents
J-1 scholars who are nonresidents for U.S. federal tax purposes are usually taxed under nonresident alien rules, not the same rules used by U.S. citizens… Read More »J-1 Scholar Tax Basics for Nonresidents
Nonresident Student Tax Checklist
A nonresident student tax checklist helps an international student sort tax residency, income documents, federal forms, treaty questions, and possible state filing duties before preparing… Read More »Nonresident Student Tax Checklist
Do International Students File Taxes With No Income?
Many international students with no income do not file a federal income tax return, but they may still need to file IRS Form 8843 if… Read More »Do International Students File Taxes With No Income?
Scholarship Tax Basics for Nonresident Students
Scholarships, fellowships, grants, and stipends can be treated differently for U.S. tax purposes when the recipient is a nonresident student. In general, money used for… Read More »Scholarship Tax Basics for Nonresident Students
CPT Income and Nonresident Student Tax Basics
CPT income is usually pay from authorized Curricular Practical Training performed by an F-1 student in the United States. For federal tax purposes, the main… Read More »CPT Income and Nonresident Student Tax Basics
OPT Tax Basics for F-1 Students
OPT tax basics for F-1 students can be confusing because work authorization and tax residency are not the same thing. Optional Practical Training allows eligible… Read More »OPT Tax Basics for F-1 Students
Form 8843 for J-1 Exchange Visitors Explained
Form 8843 is an IRS information statement used by certain nonresident aliens, including many J-1 exchange visitors, to explain why some days of U.S. presence… Read More »Form 8843 for J-1 Exchange Visitors Explained