USA Tax Refund Service: Fast & Easy Overpaid Tax Back

Online application

Tax Refund application goes entirely Online. E-sign, upload documents and track your refund progress.

Fastest refunds

Now tax refunds are received much faster due to the Electronic Filing Technology for non-residents.

Missing documents

If you do not have all the necessary documents - we can get them for you.

No upfront fee

Tax preparation fees are charged only after the tax refund is received.

The first step is to register. Then the Online Account will be created where you will be guided further through the refund procedure.

Submit documents

Scan or make photocopies of the documents and attach them on your personal account on our website:

Last pay-slips from all the employers (if you have them);

Last payslip - document provided by your employer along with your salary. Last payslip shows your total income and tax withheld.

Example:

forms W-2 from all the employers (you will receive W-2 from your employers by February 15th);

W-2 form - document provided by your employer at the end of the fiscal year. This document shows your total income and tax withheld for the current fiscal year.

Example:

Note! If you do not have Forms W-2 and you will not send them to us by February 15th we will automatically start document search service for you in order to get W-2 copies from your employers.

a copy of your Social Security Card;

a copy of your Visa;

Visa - document which is necessary to enter USA.

Example:

a copy of your DS-2019 form (if you have it);

This document proves your J1 Visa status.

Example:

a copy of your passport.

Official document certifying the holder’s identity and citizenship.

Confirm your bank account

You'll receive an email with the details and instructions on how to confirm your bank account.

Get a refund

You will be informed about the successful tax refund.
The service fee is deducted from your refund, with no prepayment needed, except in rare cases when a cheque is issued.

Professional service

Our experienced team ensures a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Here to help

Count on our team to provide quick responses and solutions to your queries.

Is Form W-2 necessary to process my taxes?

Yes, Form W-2 is necessary to get a tax refund. You should receive it by February 15th from your employer to the address you provided. However, if you did not receive it, we can contact your employer and get it for you, for an additional fee.

I am not receiving any refund, do I still have to file a tax declaration?

Yes, under U.S. law, if you received income in the USA, you are obliged to file a tax declaration. After you register on our website and send us your documents, we will calculate your taxes. If there is no refund, we will send you information on how you can file your tax declaration and meet your U.S. tax obligations.

How long does it take to refund taxes from the USA?

The tax filing season in USA starts from February each year, when U.S. Tax Authorities provide the declaration forms. If you submitted all the necessary documents, RT TAX fills and submits the tax refund documents to U.S. Tax Authorities as quickly as possible. After that, the tax refund period depends on the U.S. Tax Authorities. It might take 4-6 months, or in rare cases, even longer.

What happens if my file is under review by the U.S. Tax Authorities?

The refund process will take longer if your file is selected by the U.S. Tax Authorities for review. Recently, we’ve observed that if you file your U.S. taxes for the first time, it will likely be selected for an identity check, which will delay the tax refund process.

How will I get my refund?

Usually, U.S. Tax Authorities issue refunds by bank transfer to a U.S. bank account you provide. In some cases, a paper check may be issued instead. The check will be mailed to your home address, and you will need to cash or deposit it yourself, as RT Tax cannot cash personal checks.

How is the refundable amount calculated?

U.S. Tax Authorities apply progressive taxation system. The refundable amount is calculated according to the total income and tax withheld during the fiscal year. If you wish to know the approximate refundable amount from the USA, try our tax refund calculator.

What if I don’t have a U.S. bank account?

If you don’t have a U.S. account, you can open a free U.S. account via Revolut US or Wise (available for citizens of certain countries). During registration with RT Tax, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions and all the details on how to open it. If you choose to use another U.S. bank account you already have, the service fee will be charged upfront.

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