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When? I usually do a rough draft in late February or early March. I delay filing until April 12th (not the 15th, in case of online delays) if I owe money. If I am due a refund, then I proofread and file without waiting.How? As a CPA, I do my own taxes and my daughter’s. She qualifies for free filing through online providers - see links on the IRS website. Very easy, once she gives me all her information.My situation is more complicated, and I don’t qualify for free filing. (Schedules A, B, D and E, under the old nomenclature.) I go to the IRS website, where they have “fillable” versions of all the forms, and all the instructions. This is not something I recommend to anyone who isn’t already familiar with the tax code. Even I usually go through at least three iterations before I’m sure I’ve gotten everything right.We are fortunate that our state department of revenue has a good online filing program. I can knock out both state returns in under an hour, once the federal returns are done.There’s no shame in having a CPA or Enrolled Agent do your taxes. Just check their credentials; some places hire preparers who aren’t very well trained.

I'm not familiar with how you would be taxed under an OPT visa, but you may be able to use the 2015 IRS Tax Withholding Calculator. This calculator is for permanent residents/citizens and it may help you determine how much money you'll owe for the whole year once you put in all applicable information.You can submit tax payments every quarter by filling out these forms and including checks to the IRS and Massachusetts Department of Revenue:IRS Form 1040-ES - Estimated Tax for IndividualsMA Form 1-ES - Estimated Tax Payment

Just fill out the tax forms as a regular taxpayer. Put your home address. The IRS doesn't care if the address is home or anywhere else. Fill out this form:and this one:Attach them to form 1040, and attach any money owed.Done.Or, you can use this very simple form:Hope that helps.

All income earned in the United States is subject to Income Tax.  This can vary based on factors like dependents, living status, etc but generally speaking your tax liability for the year assuming no other income is earned in the United States and that you pay taxes in another country on your income in that country is about $1,134.  You might also owe Social Security and Medicare taxes, depending on your legal status.  I have linked some IRS (the US Federal taxing authority) information below that covers how this works.  If you do owe social insurance taxes, this will add another $1,607 to your tax bill.  Alien Liability for Social Security and Medicare Taxes of Foreign Teachers, Foreign Researchers, and Other Foreign Professionals

IRS form W-2 is an end-of-year summary that and employer gives to the employees and also sends to the IRS stating the amount of wages paid, as well as the amount of taxes withheld. Essentially the same information that also appears in the year-to-date column on your last paycheck of the year.You need this information to fill out your form 1040 (individual income tax return) and if you file the 1040 by paper mail, a copy of the W-2 form(s) must be attached.When the IRS receives your 1040, they will compare the W-2 that they got from you with the one they got from your employer.Your employer is required to give or mail it to you by the end of January.

As a U.S. citizen, you do generally have the obligation to file a U.S. tax return even though you live in Egypt. Note, however, that in some cases, if your income is below a certain threshold amount, you may not be required to file a federal income tax return. In Publication 501, the IRS includes a chart that lists the minimum thresholds based on filing status, age, and gross income. If you are above these thresholds, you generally need to file even if you do not owe U.S. tax. If you do not owe tax because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, for instance, you still need to file a tax return in order to claim the exclusion.If e-filing is unavailable to you, then you must file your return by mail. If you have missed previous year filings, then you should consider entering into one of the IRS’s amnesty programs. For more information and to contact a tax firm dedicated to U.S.expat tax filings, please visit our website at expattaxprofessionals.com.

Tax return forms for past years, including instructions, are available on line.  You can print the ones you need, fill them in, and return them to the address provided with the instructions.  This is also true of state tax return forms and instructions.If the government owes you money, they will send you a check.  But they won't pay any interest on the time since you overpaid withholding.  As a fellow taxpayer, I thank you for the extended,  interest free loan you have made to the US Government.  Every little bit helps.If you owe the government money, include a check for the money that the forms say you owe.  The IRS will work out the additional money you owe in penalties and interest and send you a bill.  Delaying this process will make the bill larger.I hope yours is the first case.

The FAFSA isn't as scary as it seems, but it's helpful to have the documents you'll need handy before you fill it out. It's available starting January 1 of the year you'll attend school, and it's best to complete it as early as possible so you get the most aid you'll qualify for. Be especially mindful of school and state deadlines that are earlier than the federal deadline of June 2017. Check out NerdWallet's 5 Hacks to Save Time on Your 2016 FAFSA. These are the basic steps: Gather the documents you'll need to complete the form by following this checklist.Log in to the FAFSA with your Federal Student Aid ID. You'll need an FSA ID to sign and submit the form electronically, and your parent will need one too if you're a dependent student. Create one here. Follow the prompts to fill out the FAFSA. This guide will help you fill it out according to your family situation. You'll be able to save time by importing income information from the IRS starting Feb. 7, 2016. Many families don't file their 2015 income taxes until closer to the deadline of April 18. But it's a good idea to fill out your FAFSA earlier than that. Use your parents' 2014 tax information to estimate their income, then go back in and update your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool once they've filed their taxes. More info here: Filling Out the FAFSA.