The deadline to submit state and federal income tax returns or to apply for an extension — Wednesday, April 15 — is fast approaching. As a J-1 exchange visitor to the country, you are subject to federal and state income taxes on the wages you earn in the United States. In order to pay these taxes, you must file income tax returns annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can do this using the W-2 form, which you can receive from your employer or from your sponsor.
You may need additional forms to report all of your income. Check out our previous article on taxation policies for exchange visitors or the official IRS webpage for more information.
In the United States, Tax Day typically falls on April 15, with some exceptions. In years where April 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline will be pushed to the next business day. Each year, pay close attention to when Tax Day will actually take place.
Tax Day was established in 1913 alongside the federal income tax, and originally, it took place on March 1. During the reforms and overhauls the tax collection process underwent in the decades to come, the deadline was moved out to March 15, and then in 1955 to April 15 where it remains to this day, in order to give taxpayers and the IRS more time to file and process increasingly complex forms.
If you have any questions or concerns about filing your taxes in the United States or any other matter, feel free to contact us anytime at info@gravityintprog.com. Stay safe and healthy!
