TaxBack 2008
Have you worked in the US this summer, i.e. the summer of 2008 ? If so you can apply for your tax returns as soon as you return to Ireland. All you need to do is remember to submit the following pieces of information:
- Your W-2 Form from each employer you worked for.
- A final payslip from each employer.
- A copy of your SSN (Social Security Number) Card.
- A copy of your J1 Visa, this should be in your passport.
- A copy of your DS-2019 Form (formerly known as the IAP66), this is a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status.
J1 Tax Returns 2008
The most important forms for your J1 tax claim are :
- Form W-2, which is a Wage and Tax Statement
- Final Payslip
If you don’t have your W-2 form anymore TaxBack.com can apply on your behalf to get a new one issued. You need this and your SSN (Social Security Number) when submitting. Remember, that more information you provide, the more likely that your tax back claim will be processed faster. Once you have submitted your details, we will send you out a pack where you can enclose copies of some of the forms.
Filed under: Tax Tips — Tags: 2008, j1 — J1 Tax Advisor @ September 11, 2008 12:00 pm--> Comments (0)Claiming J1 Tax Returns offline
In this day and age most people like to do things online, from buying flight tickets to shopping for gifts. It can save time and hassle. But we are also aware that there are people who don’t feel 100% safe with submitting their personal details online. The current submission of your taxback is over a secure encrypted connection (HTTPS), but we also offer a way for those of you who don’t feel this is secure enough for you. We have a .PDF file which you can download and post back to us.
Submitting J1 Tax Claim Offline
To submit your tax return off line :
- Just simply click on the icon below
- Download the document
- Print off the 9 pages
- Fill out the sections as much as you can.
- Post it to us in either to Chicago USA or Dublin, Ireland if you live in Europe.
Again you should allow 3 to 6 weeks for processing before you can expect to get your tax return cheque. In fact submitting all the forms like this will speed up your application and it should be completed sooner !
Filed under: Tax Tips, tax-advice — Tags: j1, offline, tax — J1 Tax Advisor @ August 26, 2008 12:15 pm--> Comments (0)Taxes to claim back on your J1 Visa
So you’ve just been working in the US for the Summer, and now you’ve returned home and are wondering just exactly “What taxes can be claimed back with a J1 ?“. The rules for this are not 100% straight forward but I will try to outline just how you can claim your J1 Taxes. In the US, there are 3 types of income tax, and on your wages slip you should can see up to 4 of the following deductions:
- FICA (Social Security Tax, figured at 6.2% of the first $97,500 of wages)
- Medicare (health insurance, can be separate depending on your provider, and is 1.45% of all wages)
- State tax (taxes that go to the state you live in, some states don’t have this. Rates can vary)
- Local tax (taxes that go to the local authorities, like your city that you live in. Rates can vary.)
- Federal tax (taxes that go to the federal government, rates depend on your salary.
J1 visa holders are exempt from FICA (Social Security or Medicare) taxes for two years . This more than covers the length that a typical J1 student will stay in the USA. You need to make sure that you are registered as a non-resident. Once you are a non-resident you start to get an exemption on your deductions.On your wages slip you should see itemized deductions.
Start the process
Once your return to your home country, it’s possible to file for a return of these taxes. Typical processing time can take up to 2 months, so it’s important that you start your claim as soon as you come back.
Filed under: Tax Tips, tax-advice — Tags: j1, taxes — J1 Tax Advisor @ June 24, 2008 8:06 am--> Comments (0)