Immigration & Taxes

Immigration and Taxes

When Foreign Citizens become US Residents for Tax Purposes

There are two different methods the IRS uses when determining if a foreign citizen should be considered a US resident for tax purposes, the substantial presence test and the closer connection test. Find out whether the IRS considers you a US citizen!

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	*Exclusions for Non-Resident Aliens from their Gross Income*
	As a non-resident alien, you may entitled to exclude many forms of gross income from your tax return. Find out what exclsuions you may qualify for and save tax dollars!...more

	*Social Security and Medicare Taxes for Non-Resident Aliens*
	Do non-resident aliens have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes? The answer really depends on what type of visa that person holds. Find out more!...more

	*Qualifications for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion*
	To be eligible to claim the foreign earned income exclusion or the foreign housing exclusion, you must have a tax home in a foreign country and meet either the residence test or the physical presence test. Find out if you qualify!...more

•	Choosing Credit or Deduction for Income Earned Overseas
	If you paid or accrued foreign taxes to a foreign country on income that was generated from a foreign source and are subject to US tax on the same income, you may be able to take either a credit or an itemized deduction for those taxes. The difference between taking the amount as a deduction or as a credit is rather simple. Find out which can save you more money.

Tax FAQs

•	FAQs For Aliens and US Citizens Living Abroad
	As a US citizen working abroad, are my foreign earnings taxable? Where can I find local tax assistance when I live in a foreign country? Find the answers to these questions and more...