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A tax refund is the return of excess income taxes paid to the U.S. government.
Students on the Work and Travel (J‑1) visa are typically eligible to claim refunds for:

• Federal and state income taxes

• FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare), if deducted by mistake

You’re eligible if you worked legally in the U.S. on a J‑1 visa and had taxes withheld from your paycheck.

You’ll need:

• W-2 form from your employer (shows your income and taxes withheld)

• DS-2019 (proof of J‑1 program)

• Copy of your passport and visa

• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer ID Number (ITIN)

• Form 1040-NR or 1040NR-EZ (non-resident tax return)

We help you prepare all required documents accurately.