Professional Income Tax Returns
for Non-resident Aliens
ABOUT TAX RETURNS
Each year thousands of foreign nationals are visiting United States, United Kingdom
and Ireland as students, scholars, trainees, exchange visitors, short-term employees,
etc. All foreign nationals who earn in these countries are obligated by law to
file Income Tax Returns. As foreign tax systems are very complicated, the procedure
of Income Tax Returns can take quite a while. So, why to waist hours and hours
trying to make it on your own instead of giving it to professionals? We are specializing
in Income Tax Returns for Non-resident Aliens and will provide you with the most
proficient Tax Refund services.
We offer you friendly commission rates on our services as well as very simple,
convenient and clear procedures to obtain Tax Refund! APPLY NOW to get back taxes
you paid in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 or 2007!!!
GENERAL INFORMATION
How will you get your money?
You will receive your personal check (-s) issued in your name. Check (-s) will
be mailed to the address provided on Tax Refund Application Form or forwarded
to SWS Group. You will be the only person who will be able to cash the check.
For your convenience we also offer direct transfer to your bank account.
Who may apply?
Everybody, who had temporary job assignments in Ireland and are entitled for
tax refund are welcome to use our service.
How to apply?
Please fill in Tax refund application form giving as detailed information as
possible and return it to SWS Group office along with all necessary documentation.
We will confirm the receipt of your application and provide you with further
information and documentation required to process your Tax Return.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Documents you will need for US Tax Refund:
- Tax Refund Application Form
- W-2 forms and/or final payslips (paychecks) from each of your employers (originals)!
- Copy of Social Security card
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of US entry visa
- Copy of form DS-2019 or other document authorizing you to work in US
- Front and back copy of I-94 card (if available).
It is important that you provide us with W-2 forms and/or final payslips from
all employers you had in United States! Even if the employer hasn’t withheld taxes
from your wages, you have to provide us with W-2 and/or final payslip from that
employer!
W-2 form reflects your income and taxes paid during calendar year. According to US law,
each employer must send W-2 forms by post before January 31st to the address provided
by employee. If you do not receive your W-2 forms from each of your employers
by the end of February, please ask for our assistance in finding your W-2.
Note! If you do not have some of the documents mentioned above, please contact SWS
Group for further assistance. We are always ready to help you!
Refunds:
The amount of your federal and state tax refund depends on the State you worked
in, total wages you earned and total taxes you paid to US governments (90 cases
out of 100 – we provide 100% refund of taxes paid in US).
Social Security and Medicare taxes for J, F, M or Q visa holders are refunded
at 100% rate.
Duration of the refund process:
Starting on March 1st the average time to process your Tax Refund for Federal
and State taxes is 4-5 months form the date when STC gets all necessary documents.
Social Security and Medicare taxes are refunded in approximately 6 to 8 months.
In case US institutions decide to inspect your Tax Return and get a proof for
authenticity of submitted documents, the Refund process might take longer than
usual.
Social Security and Medicare taxes are refunded in approximately 6 to 8 months.
US Tax Refund Fees
US Tax Refund fee is 10% of the refunded amount, but not less than 50 USD for
each tax return of personal income taxes.
Same fees apply for each claim for refund of Social Security/Medicare taxes (if
applicable). 15* USD fee for replacement of missing form W-2 (if necessary).
Note! Service fees apply ONLY at the end of all process when customer receives tax
refund check. There are no upfront charges for any service! Our commission fees
will be charged only when you receive your tax refund.
UNITED KINGDOM
What documents will you need for UK Tax Refund?
- Tax Refund Application Form
- P45/ P60 forms/CIS 25 vouchers and/or final payslips from each of your employers
in the UK (originals!)
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your visa (if applicable for your country).
P45 is the form, which is issued by your employer when you leave employment. It shows
your total income and total taxes till the date of leaving. Form P45 shows income
and taxes from all the employments during the tax year. If you quit one job and
are going to be employed to another, you have to provide P45 for your new employer.
P60 is the form, which is issued by the employer in the end of tax year. End of
tax year in the UK does not match with calendar year. It ends on 5th of April
and starts on 6th of April. P60 shows your total earnings and total taxes paid
during the tax year.
CIS 25 vouchers are registered under Construction Industry Scheme and are self-employed.
CIS 25 vouchers are issued by your contractor once a month.
Refunds
The amount of taxes, which you can expect to be refunded, depends on many factors:
total income you have earned, total taxes you have paid, period you have stayed
in United Kingdom and many others.
Duration of the process
The average time to process your Tax Refund taxes is 60-120 days from the date
you provide us with all necessary documents. In case Tax Authorities decide to
inspect your Tax Return and get a proof for authenticity of submitted documents,
the Refund process might take longer than usual.
UK Tax Refund Fees
UK Tax Refund fee is 10% of the refunded amount, but not less than 40 GBP for
each tax return of personal income taxes.
If you do not have P45/P60/CIS 25 form or last payslip from some of your employers,
we may assist you in finding it. The fee for the replacement of missing P45/P60/CIS25
form is 15 GBP fee for.
Note! Service fees apply ONLY at the end of all process when customer receives tax
refund check. There are no upfront charges for any service! Our commission fees
will be charged only when you receive your tax refund.
IRELAND
What documents will you need for IRELAND Tax Refund?
- Tax Refund Application Form
- P45/ P60 forms and/or final payslips from each of your employers in Ireland (originals!)
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your visa (if applicable for your country).
P45 is the form, which is issued by your employer when you leave employment. It
shows your total income and total taxes till the date of leaving.
P60 is the form, which is issued by the employer in the end of tax year (tax year
in Ireland is the same as calendar year and ends on 31st of December) and shows
your total earnings and total taxes paid during the tax year.
Refunds
The amount of taxes, which you can expect to be refunded, depends on many factors:
total income you have earned, total taxes you have paid, period you have stayed
in Ireland and many others.
Duration of the process
The average time to process your Tax Refund taxes is 60-120 days from the date
you provide us with all necessary documents. In case Tax Authorities decide to
inspect your Tax Return and get a proof for authenticity of submitted documents,
the Refund process might take longer than usual.
IRELAND Tax Refund Fees
IRELAND Tax Refund fee is 10% of the refunded amount, but not less than 50 EUR
for each tax return of personal income taxes.
If you do not have P45/P60/CIS25 form or last payslip from some of your employers,
we may assist you in finding it. The fee for the replacement of missing P45/P60/CIS25
form is 15 EUR fee for.
Note! Service fees apply ONLY at the end of all process when customer receives tax
refund check. There are no upfront charges for any service! Our commission fees
will be charged only when you receive your tax refund.
USA USEFUL TIPS
Taxation in United States
In the United States federal, state, and local governments impose income taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various Tax Authorities depending on a
State are responsible for collection of personal income taxes. Generally your
employer withholds income tax from your wages or salary and pays it directly to
the government.
Each year every US citizen and every non-resident who works or worked in United
States must complete Individual Income Tax Return and file it to US Tax Authorities
by April 15th. On the Income Tax Return individual must show all of his income,
its sources, taxes paid on that income and calculate the amount of tax liability
and taxes overpaid according to US tax law. US Tax Authorities will compare the
information provided on the Return with the information provided by the employers
and the check for taxes overpaid will be issued to individual.
That’s basically how the Tax System in United States works. Usually taxes withheld
are more than tax liability and individual is entitled for the Refund, but in
very rare cases employer withholds less taxes that he should. In such situation
individual paid less tax than his tax liability is and his Refund amount is negative
- individual becomes liable to cover his tax debt to US Tax Authorities. Failure
to pay taxes you owe could cause problems for you in the future if you apply for
any type of visas to return to the United States.
Special taxation of J-1, F-1, M-1 and Q-1 visa holders
As a foreign student working in the USA, you will be required to pay certain
taxes, but will not have to pay other taxes.
Taxes – You Do Pay
Federal Income Tax - this tax is paid to the federal (national) government by
all income-earning individuals. It is paid on income from salaries, wages, tips,
etc. Approximately 10-15 % of your salary will be withheld for federal income
tax.
State and City Income Taxes - States and Cities may charge extra income tax according
to local laws. State income tax rate is approximately 5-8 % and City tax rate
is 1-3 % of your income.
Generally, 15-20 percent of your income may be withheld for tax purposes.
Taxes – You Don’t Pay
Social Security, Medicare, Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA). You must have the
Social Security card and number, but you are EXEMPT from paying Social Security,
Medicare, and Federal Unemployment tax. Sometimes, employers make a mistake and
withhold these taxes. You can tell if this happened by looking at your payslip
(the paper with your wage details). If you do see any deductions under the word
“FICA” or “FUTA”, “Social Security“ or “Medicare“, then the employer has made
a mistake. Please ask your employer for a refund of these taxes withheld in error
or contact your program sponsor if you need assistance in resolving this problem.
Even, though we provide Social Security and Medicare tax refund service, we strongly
advise that you arrange the refund of SS/MED taxes with your employer before you
leave United States.
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