STEP 2 COMMON QUESTIONS
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What is a US tax identification number?
There are two types of tax identification numbers. These are the ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identi...
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US Tax ID - Step 2 Getting to know you
Here is a brief explanation of the questions:
- US tax ID number applications - Here, you will ha...
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What is an educational institution?
An educational institution is a place where people of different ages gain an education, including...
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What do I enter for my occupation?
Occupation is the assignment under which you gain your income. This means that your occupation ma...
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Dependents sub-step on Step 2 Getting to know you
In case you live in India, Mexico, South Korea or Canada, you might be able to claim the Child-Ta...
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How to apply for an ITIN?
An ITIN is an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. An ITIN is generally required when an in...
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The system says I don’t need SSN or ITIN
If you did NOT have US income for the tax year you are filing for, you do not need a tax identifi...
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The system doesn’t let me proceed after About you, I see message saying ‘Whoops….'
Please be advised that if you have NOT selected the correct visa type (especially if you are on a...
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Were you married on the last day of 2023?
This question is referring to whether or not you have been married until December 31st of the tax...
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Can you be claimed as a dependent on someone else's US tax return?
This question is asking whether you have any US citizen relative and can be claimed as a dependen...
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Phone number on Step 2 - Your Address
If you do not have a US phone number you can just enter your home country phone number twice or p...
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Choose the address which will appear on the return(s), and will be used for correspondence and any refund check.
After entering both your US and Home Address, you should choose which one to appear on your Feder...
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US Address on Step 2 - Your Address
You must enter the US address that you live in currently or the US address that you have been liv...
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At any time during 2023, did you receive as a reward, sell, exchange, gift, or otherwise dispose of any digital asset or a financial interest in a digital asset?
This question is simply asking whether or not you have bought and sold Crypto currency such as BI...
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Are you OPT/CPT program participant?
OPT means 'Optional Practical Training' and allows the F-1 visa holders to work in the US for 12 ...
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Are you a degree candidate in a US educational institution?
You are a candidate for a degree if you:
1. Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing...
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Are you a full time student in a US educational institution?
A full-time student is a student who is enrolled for the number of hours or courses that the scho...
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Did you have US income?
This question is referring to whether you received any US income during the tax year. This could ...