Filing a US return for first time
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Filing a US return for first time
My two sons (both in university in Canada) have dual citizenship although neither has even lived or worked in the US. I realize they are required to file a US tax return. As they have very little income due to their student status, can you recommend a low cost or free software for a non-resident of little means to use for filing in the US? Thanks in advance.
I would use TaxACT. It is available for free in some cases, but I would get the download deluxe version for $12.99. The reason I suggest the deluxe version is that you can pull across information from the previous year's return to save time.
Also, the second year your sons file, it can be done online.
If their income is low, check out the filing thresholds, maybe they don't have to file. For example, if they are single, I think that the requirement to file is if their income is above $11,000 - please check this.
Also, I assume you are aware of FBAR filing?
Also, the second year your sons file, it can be done online.
If their income is low, check out the filing thresholds, maybe they don't have to file. For example, if they are single, I think that the requirement to file is if their income is above $11,000 - please check this.
Also, I assume you are aware of FBAR filing?
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MGeorge is neither an accounting nor taxation professional.
MGeorge is neither an accounting nor taxation professional.