Taxes in the United States
Immigrants actively participate in the U.S. tax system by contributing to the U.S. economy. Everyone who earns income in the United States is required to file a tax return.
Immigrants with work authorization are required to pay federal and state taxes just like U.S. citizens.
Undocumented immigrants are also required to file tax returns and pay U.S. taxes, even if they receive income in cash. Many do so with the goal of applying for U.S. citizenship in the future.
All taxpayers must report their worldwide income.
Employees are divided into residents and nonresidents for tax purposes. Resident aliens are required to provide documentation similar to that required of U.S. citizens.
Nonresident aliens are individuals who are not U.S. citizens and do not meet one of the "substantial presence" requirements to file a tax return if they own a business in the U.S. or have income in the country that has not been fully taxed by the employer.
The "substantial presence" requirement is 31 consecutive days and a total of 183 days within the last three years in the United States.
Immigrants with work authorization are required to pay federal and state taxes just like U.S. citizens.
Undocumented immigrants are also required to file tax returns and pay U.S. taxes, even if they receive income in cash. Many do so with the goal of applying for U.S. citizenship in the future.
All taxpayers must report their worldwide income.
Employees are divided into residents and nonresidents for tax purposes. Resident aliens are required to provide documentation similar to that required of U.S. citizens.
Nonresident aliens are individuals who are not U.S. citizens and do not meet one of the "substantial presence" requirements to file a tax return if they own a business in the U.S. or have income in the country that has not been fully taxed by the employer.
The "substantial presence" requirement is 31 consecutive days and a total of 183 days within the last three years in the United States.