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- Social Security Tax on F-1 and H-1B: Who Gets It Back? (2026)
Pull up your last paystub. Find the line that says FICA, or “Social Security” and “Medicare.” That’s 7.65% of your gross pay, gone every single… Read more: Social Security Tax on F-1 and H-1B: Who Gets It Back? (2026) - Do Foreigners Pay US Tax on Treasury Bonds and CDs? (2026)
Here’s something that surprises almost every foreign investor: the US taxes your dividends at 30%, but taxes the interest from US Treasury bonds at zero.… Read more: Do Foreigners Pay US Tax on Treasury Bonds and CDs? (2026) - W-8BEN and the 30% Tax: How Foreign Investors Cut US Withholding
You bought a US dividend stock. The dividend hits your account — and it’s smaller than you expected. About a third smaller. That’s not an… Read more: W-8BEN and the 30% Tax: How Foreign Investors Cut US Withholding - Leaving the U.S. on an H-1B: What Happens to Your 401(k)?
“Cash it out before you leave — otherwise you lose it.” You’ll hear some version of this in every H-1B group chat, usually from someone… Read more: Leaving the U.S. on an H-1B: What Happens to Your 401(k)? - Can F-1 Students Invest in Stocks? (2026 Guide)
You’ve been in the US for two years. You’ve saved a few thousand dollars from your on-campus job. You know it should be invested —… Read more: Can F-1 Students Invest in Stocks? (2026 Guide) - Best Brokerages for Non-Residents & Visa Holders (2026)
If you’ve already sorted out whether you’re a resident or nonresident alien, you’ve done the hard part. Now comes the practical question: which broker will… Read more: Best Brokerages for Non-Residents & Visa Holders (2026)
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