Taxes

Find out whether you must file, understand W-2 and 1099 forms, file with an ITIN, and get free filing help.

Do I have to file a U.S. tax return?
How residency for tax purposes works, why it has nothing to do with your visa, and what happens if you get it wrong.
Check how much tax is withheld from your pay
What Form W-4 actually does, why a big refund is not good news, and the separate rules that apply if you are a non-resident for tax.
Filing your first tax return
The documents that arrive in January, what the numbers on your pay slip mean, and how to avoid owing money in April.
If you owe tax and cannot pay it
Why filing and paying are separate obligations, what a payment plan costs, and why the worst option is the one most people choose.

Official links · Taxes

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