I worked in the US last year for the winter season in a restaurant with a J1 visa. Now I'm trying to file my taxes, but I don't know where to start, I mean, I don't have my W-2 and I don't know if I should claim it somehow, since I'm living in Argentina. I know I have to file the 1040NR-EZ form and that's it. Also I have a back account at CO so I can deposit my refunds there. I'm sorry if this questions are silly but this is very confusing and I really want to do this by myself and I can't find the procedure anywhere.

Thank You.
Ignacio.

Ignacio,

Contact the restaurant where you worked. They likely do not know WHERE to send the W-2, or have already mailed it and it is enroute in the postal system.

They likely will scan the W-2 and email it to you if you ask for it.

You need to file Form 1040NR-EZ AND Form 8843, PLUS the state tax return for Colorado.

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You should get W-2 from your employer. Based on the info in W-2, file your nonresident tax return and Form 8843. Also, you may have to file state tax return if income exceeds the filing requirements.