Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    hankacz's Avatar
    hankacz Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 30, 2011, 03:01 PM
    J1 trainee
    Hi.
    I am from Czech republic.
    I have J-1 TRAINEE visa for 18 months from August 2010. I am for training in Minnesota. I have social security number.
    In 2010, I spent in USA 89 days (from August until October). In November and in December I was in Czech republic.
    I was never before in USA.
    During my training in MN, the czech branch (company) paid my salary in Czech republic. I Czech I got per diem (money for food) for business trip.
    The American company paid for me just accommodation and rented car (shared with other colleagues). I got no really money from American company.
    Question about taxes:
    1. Is accommodation and car (paid by American company) subjected to my taxes in USA? (I paid for accommodation in czech republic)
    2. Is my salary (paid by Czech company) subjected to my taxes in USA? I paid taxes from this income in Czech republic.
    3. Are money for food (per diem, paid by Czech company) subjected to my taxes in USA?
    4. Will I need the form W-2. (I didn't get yet from American company)?
    Thank for answer.
    Hanka
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 31, 2011, 06:09 AM
    Hanka:

    1) Maybe, maybe not. It depends if the American company produces a W-2 or 1099-MISC to document the reimbursement.

    2) No; that Czech-sourced pay is NOT subject to U.S. income taxes.

    3) Probably not; see #1 above.

    4) If you have not gotten a W-2 by now, you will NOT be getting one, so NO U.S. return is required.
    taxesforaliens's Avatar
    taxesforaliens Posts: 649, Reputation: 117
    Senior Member
    		  
    #3

    Apr 1, 2011, 08:05 AM
    Even if you do not need to file a tax return in he US, you still need to file form 8843.
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #4

    Apr 1, 2011, 09:22 AM
    Yes, the filing of Form 8843 is an annual requirement whether yo file a tax return or not.

    If filed with the tax return, it is a one-page form that is stapled to the return.

    If filed by itself, it becomes a two-page form which must be signed.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Brazilian with J1 trainee [ 3 Answers ]

Hi, I would like to know what kind of exemptions I am eligible to claim a refund. If I am not wrong, I can get a refund in Medicare and social security. I am not sure if I get something in Federal tax also. I could not find a answer for brazilian people with J1 at the forum I could not...

J1 visa trainee [ 1 Answers ]

Hi! I am being considered a trainee at one of the hotels in West Virginia. I'll be holding a j1 visa and would only stay up to 18 months. Then I have to go back to the Philippines. I was wondering what taxes am I going to pay or if ever I'll still pay any? And will I still get tax...

J1 Trainee Taxes [ 1 Answers ]

Hello, I arrived in America as a J1 Trainee through the Ohio State University with the Turf grass management program in March 2007. I have been working on a golf course in Florida since I arrived and I am having trouble doing my taxes. I have heard that I should receive most of my taxes back...

F1 OPT, then J1 Trainee [ 3 Answers ]

Hello everyone, I came in the US in October 2004 as a F1 student. I started training with an OPT in January 2006 until July 2006 and then left the US in July. I came back in October 2006 as a J1 Trainee and have been under this status since then. I am then considered as a non-resident since I...

J1 Trainee Visa [ 1 Answers ]

Dear representative, I'm an Italian woman who's going to move to New York within a month. I will work for an Italo-American firm, based in New York since 2003, under a J1 Trainee visa (for 12 months) issued by AIPT. My husband (Italian) will join me with a J2 Visa. I have been offered a salary of...

View more questions Search