Do you need help with your taxes?
The tax information provided on this website serves as an introduction to U.S. income tax requirements for care professionals working in the U.S. on J-1 visas. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute tax advice.
If you have specific questions about your tax obligations, we strongly recommend consulting a professional tax advisor or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). For assistance with tax preparation, you can visit Sprintax and use code APEX100F524 to receive $5 off your federal tax return preparation.
Please note that Apex Social, including our staff and ACDs, cannot provide additional guidance or tax advice.
Q&A Section: Everything You Need to Know
Yes. As a care professional on a J-1 visa, you are considered a „nonresident alien“ for tax purposes and are required to file a U.S. federal tax return if you earned income in the U.S.
You must report your weekly stipend or any taxable income you received while working as a care professional. Non-taxable benefits like room and board do not need to be reported.
Nonresident aliens generally file Form 1040-NR (U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return) to report their income.
As a nonresident alien, you are not eligible for most deductions or tax credits, such as the standard deduction or the Earned Income Tax Credit.
You can begin filing your tax return in January of the year following the tax year (e.g., January 2025 for tax year 2024).
The federal tax filing deadline for most taxpayers is typically April 15 of the following year. For tax year 2024, this is April 15, 2025. State tax deadlines may vary.
You can file your taxes online using tax preparation software like Sprintax, which is designed for nonresident aliens. You can also consult a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is familiar with nonresident tax rules.
You’ll need:
- Form W-2 from your host family (if applicable)
- Your Social Security Number (SSN)
- Records of your stipend income
- Any other relevant tax forms
Yes, care professionals typically owe federal taxes on their stipend income. State taxes depend on the state you lived and worked in; not all states require tax filings.
The amount you owe depends on your total income and the applicable tax rate for nonresident aliens. Care Professionals are usually in the 10-12% federal tax bracket, depending on their income.
Failure to file your taxes could result in penalties or affect your ability to re-enter the U.S. in the future, as tax compliance is reviewed during visa applications.
You can use tax software like Sprintax or seek help from a professional tax advisor.
