The due date for filing your US tax return is typically April 15 of the following year.
If you need more time, you can submit Form 4868 to request a six month extension to file. An extension to file does not extend the time to pay if there is a balance due. Payment is due on April 15 and can incur penalties and interest if not paid timely.
Your filing status is determined by your marital and family status. The three most common filing statuses are: single, married filing jointly, and married filing separately. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the correct filing status.
In the U.S. tax system, foreign nationals are considered either 'non-residents for US tax purposes' or 'residents for US tax purposes'. Your tax residency status depends on your current immigration status and/or days present in the U.S. Please consult your tax advisor in determining your US tax residency status.
Your residency status affects how you will be taxed in the US. For US federal tax purposes, a US resident is taxed on worldwide income, same as a US citizen. However, a US non resident is taxed on income earned in the US and/or income connected with a US trade or business. Each state may have different tax requirements.
You will need Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) for your family if you plan to include them as spouse or dependents on your tax return. An ITIN is available to persons who are not otherwise eligible for a Social Security number and used for tax filing only. To apply for an ITIN, you submit IRS Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number along with your tax return.
US residents are taxed on worldwide income. Taxes paid to your home country may be eligible for credit on your US tax return to offset the US taxes on that income. Your financial accounts outside the US will be subject to additional foreign asset reporting if the consolidated account balances is over USD $10,000.