FinTaxes USA
FinTaxes — US Tax Help in Russian: “US federal and state tax preparation, ITIN/EIN, LLC formation, FBAR, and bookkeeping for Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking immigrants and non-residents.”
Am I a US tax resident or nonresident?
“It's decided not by your visa but by the Substantial Presence Test or a green card. Check it in a minute with the residency calculator.”
View in the company profileWhat's the difference between Form 1040 and 1040-NR?
“Residents are taxed on worldwide income and file 1040. Nonresidents are taxed only on US-source income and file 1040-NR.”
View in the company profileDo I even need to file a return?
“It depends on your status and the type and amount of income. Sometimes a form is required even with no income — for example, F-1/J-1 students (Form 8843). When in doubt, check.”
View in the company profileWhat is an ITIN and who needs one?
“An ITIN is a taxpayer ID for people who have no SSN but must file a return or be listed on one. More on the ITIN page.”
View in the company profileCan I get an ITIN without mailing my original passport?
“Yes. As a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) I certify your documents — you don't mail your original passport to the IRS. It's all handled remotely.”
View in the company profileCan an ITIN expire?
“Yes — if an ITIN isn't used on a return for 3 years in a row, it expires and must be renewed before your next filing.”
View in the company profileWhat languages do you work in?
“Russian, English and Ukrainian.”
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