If you’re not a U.S. citizen, tax planning can get complicated because of compliance issues associated with residency. When preparing your tax return, we’ll begin the planning process by verifying your status as a resident alien or a nonresident alien. The distinction greatly affects your tax liability. Generally, a resident alien is someone who resides in the U.S. but isn’t a citizen. A nonresident alien isn’t a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident. Resident aliens are taxed on worldwide income. Nonresident aliens are generally taxed only on income that’s effectively connected with conducting a U.S. trade or business. Contact us for help determining your U.S. residency status for tax purposes.
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