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Non-Resident & Student Taxation

Non-Resident & Student Tax Returns

Form 1040-NR, Treaty Benefits & FICA Recovery for F-1, J-1, OPT & H-1B Filers

International students, scholars, and early-career professionals face some of the most complex rules in the U.S. tax code.

At YuvaTax Solutions, we determine your exact residency status, claim every treaty benefit you are entitled to, and file accurate returns that protect your visa record and future immigration applications.

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Overview

Residency status decides everything

Most F-1 and J-1 students are non-resident aliens for their first five calendar years in the U.S. and must file Form 1040-NR — not the standard Form 1040 most consumer software produces. Filing the wrong form can forfeit treaty benefits, trigger IRS correction letters, and raise questions during future H-1B or green card reviews.

We apply the Substantial Presence Test and exempt-individual rules precisely, prepare Form 8843 for every eligible family member, and handle dual-status returns for the year you transition from F-1 OPT to H-1B. Where your employer incorrectly withheld Social Security and Medicare, we pursue FICA tax recovery through your employer or via Forms 843 and 8316.

What's included

What we handle

Form 1040-NR & Form 8843

Accurate non-resident federal returns, state filings, and mandatory Form 8843 statements for students, scholars, and dependents — even those with no U.S. income.

Tax Treaty & Dual-Status Filing

Claiming applicable treaty exemptions (such as India, China, and others) and preparing dual-status returns for the year you change from non-resident to resident.

FICA Tax Recovery

Recovering Social Security and Medicare taxes wrongly withheld during F-1, CPT, or OPT employment through Form 843 and Form 8316 refund claims.

The process

Our 4-step non-resident filing process

Visa-safe, treaty-optimized, and reviewed line by line by specialists.

  1. Step 01

    Residency Determination

    We review your visa history, I-20/DS-2019, and days of presence to determine your exact tax residency status for the year.

  2. Step 02

    Document Collection

    Upload W-2s, 1042-S, 1099s, and passport/visa details through our encrypted portal. We flag anything missing right away.

  3. Step 03

    Treaty & Refund Optimization

    We apply treaty benefits, identify FICA overwithholding, and reconcile state obligations to maximize your lawful refund.

  4. Step 04

    Review, Sign & File

    You review the final draft, sign electronically, and we file federal and state returns with confirmation for your records.

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Client stories

Trusted by professionals and founders nationwide.

Rated excellent by our clients

“I moved from F-1 OPT to H-1B mid-year and had no idea how to handle dual-status. YuvaTax walked me through every line, claimed my treaty benefit, and recovered FICA I never should have paid.”
Priya R.Software Engineer, Seattle
“They restructured our two-member LLC into an S-Corp and the self-employment tax savings in the first year alone covered their fees many times over. Clear, patient and fast.”
Marcus T.Co-founder, Design Studio
“Got a CP2000 notice over unreported crypto proceeds. YuvaTax filed the Form 2848, reconstructed my cost basis, and the proposed balance dropped to almost nothing. I never spoke to the IRS once.”
Daniel K.Product Manager, Austin
“ITIN applications for my wife and son were handled perfectly — certified passport copies, W-7s, everything. We filed jointly for the first time and the refund difference was huge.”
Arjun V.Data Scientist, New Jersey
“Uploaded my documents in the morning and had a complete draft by afternoon. The 5-hour turnaround is real, and they caught a state withholding mismatch my old preparer missed.”
Sofia M.Consultant, Chicago
“Got a CP2000 notice over unreported crypto proceeds. YuvaTax filed the Form 2848, reconstructed my cost basis, and the proposed balance dropped to almost nothing. I never spoke to the IRS once.”
Daniel K.Product Manager, Austin
“ITIN applications for my wife and son were handled perfectly — certified passport copies, W-7s, everything. We filed jointly for the first time and the refund difference was huge.”
Arjun V.Data Scientist, New Jersey
“Uploaded my documents in the morning and had a complete draft by afternoon. The 5-hour turnaround is real, and they caught a state withholding mismatch my old preparer missed.”
Sofia M.Consultant, Chicago
“I moved from F-1 OPT to H-1B mid-year and had no idea how to handle dual-status. YuvaTax walked me through every line, claimed my treaty benefit, and recovered FICA I never should have paid.”
Priya R.Software Engineer, Seattle
“They restructured our two-member LLC into an S-Corp and the self-employment tax savings in the first year alone covered their fees many times over. Clear, patient and fast.”
Marcus T.Co-founder, Design Studio
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  • Yes. YuvaTax Solutions LLC is an authorized IRS e-file provider (Electronic Return Originator) with Federal EIN 35-2943023. Every return is transmitted through encrypted, IRS-authorized e-file channels with confirmation receipts.

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