Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

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Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

Top Frequently Asked Questions for Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

I am a U.S. citizen. If I move to Canada to live and work there as a Canadian permanent resident, do I pay both U.S. and Canadian Taxes? Is there an Internet site with the exchange rates to convert foreign currencies to American dollars? Do I have to meet the 330-day physical presence test or have a valid working resident visa to be eligible for the foreign earned income exclusion? I live in a foreign country. How do I get a social security number for my dependent who qualifies for a social security card? Under my visa as a temporary nonresident alien, I'm not subject to social security and Medicare withholding. My employer withheld the taxes from my pay. What should I do to get a refund of my social security and Medicare? Are nonresident alien students, with F-1 or J-1 visas and employed by a U.S. company during the summer, required to have federal income taxes withheld from their paychecks? I am a U.S. citizen working for a U.S. firm in a foreign country. Is any part of my wages or expenses tax deductible? How do I know if the U.S. has an income tax treaty with another country?


Frequently Asked Question Subcategories for Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

Canadian & U.S. Tax Issues Exchange Rate Foreign Income & Foreign Income Exclusion Nonresident Alien - General Nonresident Alien - Tax Withholding Nonresident Alien - Students U.S. Citizens Overseas Other
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