Taxes for Beginners
This folder contains articles on the income tax regulations as they relate to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. They are updated for the tax year 2022.
Taxes for Beginners I: Introduction to U.S. Income Tax Regulations article gives the F-1 and J-1 student an overview of their tax responsibilities.
Taxes for Beginners II: What's New for Tax Year 2022? article details all of the changes to the income tax regulations and procedures as they apply for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars.
Taxes for Beginners III: Common Mistakes When Reporting Income article details the most common mistakes made by F-1 and J-1 students and scholars when filing income tax returns.
Taxes for Beginners IV: Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Withholding article and the one that follows are about incorrectly withheld Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Tax from earnings (wages), and how to get the money refunded to you.
Taxes for Beginners V: Procedures for Claiming Refund of Social Security Tax article and the previous one are about incorrectly withheld Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Tax from earnings (wages), and how to get the money refunded to you.
Taxes for Beginners VI: Non-Resident Tax Basics sheet lists general tax information, filing addresses and online resources for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. A valuable resource!!!
Taxes for Beginners VII: How to obtain a refund of Incorrectly withheld Social Security and Medicare taxes
Taxes for Beginners VIII: How to Complete Form 8843 document gives instructions on how to complete Form 8843 for both F-1 and J-1 students, scholars and faculty, as well as J-2 dependents.