{"id":2030,"date":"2026-01-18T17:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T17:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusa.bg\/?p=2030"},"modified":"2026-10-04T11:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:28:47","slug":"j1-visa-tax-refund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusa.bg\/en\/j1-visa-tax-refund\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tax Refund from the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Tax Refund from the USA<\/strong> is possible for many participants in student work programs in America <\/a>(Work and Travel) because the amount of tax owed is determined based on total income. In other words, the higher your income, the higher the tax due. Since your employers in the United States cannot know in advance what your total annual income will be (for example, if you work in different places for multiple employers), they withhold tax amounts in advance from your paychecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under U.S. tax law, every employer is required to issue a W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) form for each employee no later than January 31 of the following year. This form is also sent to the IRS<\/a> (Internal Revenue Service), the U.S. tax authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, after the financial year ends and your employers have submitted information to the tax authorities, you are also required to file a tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on your total income and after deducting the annual non-taxable minimum, the actual tax owed is determined. If the total advance tax withheld exceeds the tax due, the difference must be refunded to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When filing your tax return, it may be established that more tax was withheld than necessary. In such cases, the difference can be refunded either by a check issued in your name or via a bank transfer, provided you have a bank account with a U.S. bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the Deadline for Filing a U.S. Tax Return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The standard deadline for filing a tax return with the IRS is April 15<\/strong>.
Tax returns can also be filed after this deadline, including for previous years, when a tax refund is expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve lost or didn\u2019t receive your W-2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the W-2 is missing, a substitute form<\/strong>can be used, based on pay stubs and information from the employer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What amount can be refunded from taxes paid in the USA<\/strong> .<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the federal tax (FEDERAL TAX) that was withheld from you, we can refund up to 100% in cases where your total income in the USA does not exceed or is equal to the non-taxable minimum. The actual amount of refunded federal tax depends on how much tax was withheld compared to the tax that was actually due under the rules for non-resident aliens. In many cases, employers withhold more tax than necessary, which leads to a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount refunded from state tax (STATE TAX) depends on the specific state where you worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Security TAX \u2013 for students participating in Work and Travel programs (J-1 visa), Social Security tax should not be withheld. If your employer has made this mistake, the amount is refunded in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local tax (LOCAL TAX) is not refundable. MEDICARE \u2013 for holders of F-1 and J-1 visas, this tax is refundable at 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does tax refunding from the USA cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since JUSA<\/a> is a company that does not use external subcontractors for tax refunds, our fees are not additionally inflated \u2013 there are NO PERCENTAGE DEDUCTIONS<\/strong> from the amount you get refunded. You personally review and sign the tax return prepared for submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USD 39 (if you worked in AK, FL, SD, TN, NH, NE, WY, WA)
USD 49 (for all other states)
USD 59 (if you worked in more than one state)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The listed prices are valid for former participants in the student work program in America \u2013 Work and Travel (regardless of which agency they participated with), as well as former participants in H-2B or Internship programs. Prices are subject to negotiation for clients with a different status (Green Card, U.S. citizenship, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An additional USD 15 is added to the price when (you do not have an SSN):<\/p>\n\n\n\n