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Foreign nationals, whether they are international students, teachers, researchers, professionals or entrepreneurs who live and work in the U.S. are generally required to file U.S. income tax returns. Depending on the circumstances, foreign nationals may need to file federal income tax returns (Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 8833, Form 8843), state and local income tax returns or Social Security tax returns (Form 843, Form 8316). Explore how family members can help certain nonresident alien taxpayers reduce their taxes. LBF, as a certified acceptance agent, can assist foreign nationals in filing the IRS Form W-7 to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITINs) for an eligible family member. Click here to obtain LBF assistance in filing a U.S. tax return.

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Do I have a choice of filing taxes as a resident or a nonresident?

If I do, which way am I going to get better tax benefits?

Do I loose the nonresident status next year?

If I do, what do I do to reduce tax liabilities?

These and many other similar questions about tax status should be addressed to experts before filling out Form 1040 or Form 1040NR. Ask your tax preparer if they go through tax status determination process and what they base their decision on.

In fulfilling its mission of providing tax assistance to foreign nationals studying and working in the U.S., knowledgeable and experienced LBF tax professionals help universities and associations obtain full support at A cost the taxpayers can afford. Filing forms 1040NR-EZ, 8843 and W-7 can be easy.

Interactive online tax workshops would help save valuable financial resources on in-house seminars and get a better attendance.

U.S.-source income of nonresident alien individuals, nonresident alien fiduciaries, and foreign corporations not engaged in a U.S. business or trade is generally subject to a gross withholding tax fixed at a statutory rate of 30%, unless such income is exempt from U.S. taxation, or taxed at a lower income tax treaty rate. Income subject to withholding includes, but is not limited to, dividends, interest, rents and royalties, compensation for personal services, and retirement payments.

Interactive online tax workshops would help save money on in-house tax experts and attorneys, accommodate company work schedule and address your employees issues.