J1 TAX BUDDYHOME PAGEEVERYONE NEEDS A BUDDYPaid more taxes than you should? No worries, we're here to help you.You made the right decision of getting to our website because we are the friends of J1 participants or non-immigrant Visa holders. As your favorite tax buddy, we help you to save more money without getting your fingers burnt in the complexities associated with tax refund.As your tax buddy, we ensure that you do not pay more tax than necessary, the same thing a buddy does to save you from all those unnecessary payment. As your tax buddy, we help our clients to understand their entitlements, and we know the great feeling that comes with having full knowledge of one's entitlement.Providing best-in-class tax refund legal tax refund is our target. We have reliable partnership with certified experts that are capable of walking you through every process without interrupting your daily engagement.We pran incredible opportunity to be your tax buddy and give you top-notch tax return service that guarantees more money in your pocket and absolute peace of mind.EVERYONE NEEDS A BUDDYABOUT USJ1 TaxBuddy is a tax preparation service based in Wisconsin Dells, USA. We prfast, dependable and reliable tax refund services to non-immigrant visa holders (J-1 Visa holders). Previously operated under a different name, we are rebranded and officially registered under the current name u201cJ1 TaxBuddyu201d in 2024 at Stockton California to better meet the tax refund needs of our clients.The ability to build a good working relationship with our clients is the reason why we are your tax buddy, and our excellent customer relationship is evident in our superior customer service. We donu2019t add more time to the stipulated period required by tax authorities to finalize the refund process. More so, the tax refund service that we render is legally compliant with the associated tax laws, ensuring that we abide by best practices.MissionOur mission is to become a market leader in tax preparation service for J-1 Visa holders of the United States of America and we intend to achieve this by leveraging modern day technology to prfast and dependable service you can count on.VisionOur vision is to become the preferred service provider for J-1 Visa holders tax refunds. We strive to achieve this in the following waysRendering professional, transparent and reliable service which would not only give our clients the maximum refunds they are entitled to but also ensure that they remain IRS regulatory compliant.Timely service delivery, to ensure our clients donu2019t have to wait endlessly to receive that tax refunds.Making use of modern tech advancements and devices which are readily available to our clients to simplify the process.Our Driving ForceWe at J1 TaxBuddy are driven by the need for a professional tax preparation firm which would assist J1 Visa holders who are often new to the US Tax system and are therefore most times not very conversant with the processes involved in properly filing their tax returns and/or claiming refunds in the incident of tax overcharge. We aim to be a one-stop tax preparation firm which would fill this need.SERVICES WE RENDERAt J1 TaxBuddy, we focus currently on tax refunds for J1 tax payers in the USA. We stand out in the service we render by incorporating modern day technological advancements and devices which are readily available to our clientele to ensure that we render them fast, seamless and dependable.Now you need not bother about the stress of dealing with tax authorities. As your tax buddy, we will take care of the tax refund for locality income tax, state income tax, federal income tax, social security and Medicare taxes.Immediate processing of every application is ensured to enable our clients to get their money without delay.We will work with the documents you send to us and evaluate the refund you need as well as advice you on any required document that should be accompanied with the one we receive. We also prsome additional services for those who need to retrieve certain essential documents or get a temporary SSN. We will keep you informed about the charge associated with the services offered once we get full details about your tax refund process.Our superior service delivery is evident in the stress-free process involved in the service we deliver to clients.Why choose usWe are a preferred tax preparation service because we render professional service in a fast, transparent and reliable way. We effectively draw from out wealth of experience in handling tax refund issues to ensure that you receive all refunds you are entitled to without contravening any laws, i.e. you receive all the tax refunds you are entitled to while remaining IRS regulation compliant.Whatu2019s more? We do all this in record time, that way you donu2019t have to wait endlessly for refunds. We also go a step further with our use of modern day tech advancements and devices to make sure you stay update on your refund application process. Finally, with J-1VisaBuddy, you donu2019t need to worry about the technicalities, we do all the heavy lifting for you.FAQsWhat taxes do J-1 Visa holders pay?J-1 Visa holders are subject to Federal, State and Local taxes. In this regard, they must file annual income tax reports with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).What is a J-1 Visa?It's a non-immigrant visa given to approved individuals to partake in work-and-study-based exchange programs. Recipients of this type of Visas are usually academic and research scholars, exchange visitors etc. who are participating in programs aimed at promoting cultural exchange e.g. medical training, business training.Why do J-1 tax payers get overchargedJ-1 taxpayers, just like other regular tax payers get overcharged for various reasons, common ones of which include incorrect taxation, not working for the full duration covered by their tax statement, not taking account of charitable giving in tax filing process, not taking tax treaties between their home country and the US into consideration when filling their tax return forms.How do I know the duration of a tax year?The tax year in the United States starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st.How long should I wait to get my refund?The duration required before getting your refund varies between Federal and State refund. Federal fund takes about 3 months, while state refund is dependent on the state involved.Do you guarantee the refund applied for?We do not guarantee the refund of the initial refund amount applied for, though the maximum amount allowed by law would be used during application, ensuring that you get the best possible refund. But tax authorities have the final decision regarding the amount you are to receive.How do I know if I overpaid taxes?You can have a tax professional here at J-1TaxBuddy go over your tax returns papers to uncover whether or not youu2019ve been overpaying your taxes.How do I get some of the important documents needed to apply for tax refund?For vital documents you donu2019t have, we are capable of assisting in getting the documents you need. Your social security number would be required to get the other documents you need.What do I do if I overpaid my taxes?If you discover that you have overpaid your taxes, you should file for a tax refund from the IRS (a process we are more than willing to help you with to ensure you receive your full entitlement).What is a tax refund?A tax refund is a refund given to a taxpayer when he/she has overpaid taxes to the government, it is the difference between taxes paid and taxes owed i.e.Tax refund = tax paid - tax actually owed.What are the qualities of a professional tax preparation firm?A professional tax preparation firm should be familiar with the various issues which may result from tax filing. The firm should also be able to treat tax filing and refund issues on a case by case basis and not just rely on software which may not have provisions for u201cJ-statusu201d special considerations.PRIVACY POLICYThe Privacy policy page of J1 Tax Buddy covers all the required information regarding the use and collection of the information of our clients.The use of our service acts as a form of agreement with our clients regarding our ability to collect and use their personal information in rendering the service agreed upon. We also have the right to utilize effective methods of storage for all the personal information that we possess.Use of personal informationThe occasion may arise when we may require that you present specific personal information such as, email address, postal address, phone number and other information. It is important to note that the need for such information may be requested when we need to contact you or identify you directly.Compliance with lawsThe situation may arise when the personal information of a client may be needed by the authorities. In such a situation, we are required by law to present such information to handle any legal issue. Such rare occurrence requires us to present personal information, aside from that, we are committed to the safety of all the information that we possess about our clients.SecurityThe security of your personal information is a priority to us, and we utilize the most recent technology required to secure your data. The security of your financial details would also be adequately guaranteed. Credit card details and other details used in making payment on our site would be secured from any form of intrusion or hacking. We utilize a secured link in the transactions carried out on our site.Notwithstanding, we won't pra 100% guarantee on the security of all the information we possess. The channels available online regarding the safety of information may not guarantee total security to information as a result of the fallibility of the internet security world. Nevertheless, we will play our role in ensuring that there is no security breach concerning the safety of your information.Service users would be responsible for any security breach that occurs as a result of the careless exposure of their financial details via the computer or devices that they make use of. So it is vital that users safely protect the details they input into a public or different computer.Information TransferBy submitting your search queries to us, you consent to our right of information transfer to a geographical location that may be different from the one you stay or where our office is located. Our team of professionals may occasionally choose to work in different geographical areas, so they have the right to access the information you send irrespective of your geographical location.We would determine the location where your information is processed, and if necessary, we reserve the right to transfer data to any service location or the location of third-party companies that work in partnership with us.Use of CookiesCookies are often sent from sites to a web browser. They contain anonymous identifiers with a small amount of data. The data carried by cookies is usually saved on the hard drive of a computer. The functionality that allows cookies can easily be disabled in a web browser, based on the choice of a user, thereby restricting the data that can be saved in the hard drive of a user. Notwithstanding, it is important to note that if cookies are disabled in a browser, then it becomes difficult for a service user to take full advantage of all the service that we provide.Theft and FraudCases of theft and fraud would be accompanied by severe measures that would ensure that the person responsible faces the highest wrath of the law.More clarification about any area of our privacy policy can be channeled through our contact details, as we ensure that our customers enjoy a good business relationship with the use of our website.Change of Privacy PolicyThe need to improve the service we deliver may require us to make changes to our privacy policy. So we have the right to make changes to our privacy policy without seeking your consent. Once a change is made to our privacy policy, we will inform our service users about the changes made to our privacy policy.Our service users are required to regularly acquaint themselves with our privacy because once a change is made to our privacy policy, the privacy policy becomes effective once it is uploaded to our site.We also understand that a change in your personal information may also need to reflect in the details that you share with us. So if you need to make corrections to the information that you shared with us, you can quickly get it done by contacting us and getting the work handled.Our service users also reserve the right to request for the cancellation or delete of the information that is given to us, and that would be done except otherwise required by law.TERMS AND CONDITIONSAs part of our terms and conditions, the continuous usage of our website qualifies you as agreeing with our terms and conditions. If there is a disagreement as regards the use of our services, then such a person is free to discontinue using the website.GUARANTEEJ1 Buddy will prepare the document to be used for tax refund based on the information provided by the customer. The documentation process shall be in line with the legal entitlement as stipulated by the laws of the United States.The tax refund process will be handled as fast as possible as long as the customer meets the required agreement and provides all the necessary documents required for us to get to workConditions regarding the use of the website include the following:uf0b7We are at liberty to alter the contents of this website without a prior noticeuf0b7The contents of the site are for general informationuf0b7We use cookies to store some user information.The inappropriate use of this website wonu2019t be tolerated, unnecessary messaging and website misuse would attract a ban from the site administrators. Blacklisting can also be ensured to prevent similar abuse on the website of other businesses.By filling the required details on our contact form, you agree to our right to possession of all the information you have provided.The use of the information found on our website is at the risk of the visitor, which is based on how the information is interpreted. Every visitor is responsible for using the information found on this website to meet his or her need. The products and services found on the website are all provided to meet the needs of visitors and should be utilized for the said purpose.When an image is loaded to the website by a visitor, such an image can be used for marketing or advertising purposes, so we hold the right to use the pictures loaded on the website to enhance business awareness.The reproduction of our materials is prohibited, the materials owned by us as seen on this website include the appearance, graphics, and design. A copyright notice is made available, and any such reproduction should be communicated to the appropriate channel via our communication channels.The email correspondence we possess about our customers are safely guarded and are not shared with a third party, but an exception to this rule may take effect when the authorities or other legal proceedings demand the sharing of such information.We take good concern about the need to prmore useful information to our customers, so this website may occasionally share some links to some other websites, but it is important to note that the links we share are not an indication of our approval towards the use of the websites we shared their links. Any use of the website from which we shared a link is solely at the risk of the person involved.When this website is used in an authorized way, we reserve the right to make claims for damages or claims about a criminal offense, as the case may be.We acknowledge the use of the trademarks used on this website, and so we acknowledge trademark owners where appropriate.TAX REFUND RESPONSIBILTYJ1 Buddy is not responsible for any challenge associated with tax refund where:The information provided by the customer is different from the information available with tax authorities.Tax authorities fail to approve a tax refund based on the information they possess.The information provided by the customer is considered to be falseThe customer has already collected a refundThe customer is working on a refund via a third partyPower of AttorneyBy assigning a power of attorney, the customer agrees with the right we have to organise the required tax refund. Signing the power of attorney form is also an agreement to pay the required service fee of J1 Tax Buddy. Service fee will also be paid to J1 Tax Buddy if a customer signs the power of attorney form and later obtain the needed tax refund via a different service provider or a different personality.Application WithdrawalJ1 Tax Buddy collects a certain fee from any client who intends to withdraw an application process. The associated charge covers the administration process involved as well as bank charge and other charges linked with initial service processing.CONTACT USJ1 Tax Buddy appreciates your visit to our website. We would be glad to hear from you regarding any clarification or info you need by using the contact form provided below,
