If you worked in the USA in 2019/2020, now is the time to get started with your taxes.

Tax application filing season starts now, and the deadline to do so is April 15, 2021 (March 17 Update: the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021).

February is when most employers start sending out W2 Forms to their employees for tax filing purposes. If you do not receive your W2 from the employer by mid-February, you may contact your employer (email, call) or your visa sponsor coordinator then for information on how you will receive your W2 Form from the employer.

Employers may choose to send your W2 forms through email, some through conventional mail. If your employer/visa sponsor says that your W2 will be sent to the Infinity Abroad office, please make sure they have our correct address.

What is the W2 Form?

The W2 Form is a summary of your total income in 2020 which also includes the summary of how much taxes was withheld (deducted) from your salary. If you are a Winter 2019 participant, you will have already received your 2019 W2 Form from your employer, since you were still in the USA around Feb/Mar 2020.

Taxes seem like a lot of work… can I just ignore my taxes?

If you worked in the USA, is a federal obligation to report your income and to file your tax application with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). Tax filing application is your responsibility as an adult (whether it is on the Work & Travel USA program, or when you are working full time anywhere else). But don’t worry – Sprintax is here to help!

Sprintax – the official tax partner of Infinity Abroad

Sprintax is the only online tax preparation software for non-resident US tax returns. With Sprintax, you can easily prepare fully compliant Federal and State tax returns online in minutes, without having to go through the tax procedures yourself. Sprintax service is 100% compliant to IRS regulations, it is a purpose built Non-Resident Alien (yourself) software with 24/7 LIVE chat assistance.

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2021 is off to a great start!

We are now accepting applications for Summer Work & Travel USA 2021 are now open, and Winter 2021 will open later this year. Do you know what the application process is like when signing up for Work & Travel USA? Here is a useful step-by-step guide for you:

1. Eligibility Verification & Registration

Contact us via email or WhatsApp one of our Infinity Abroad programme advisors to confirm your eligibility. then, you can proceed to register for Work & Travel USA by submitting a registration pack issued to you via email.

2. Choose your Job

Once jobs are announced, you can browse through our available updates and choose your preferred employer. Depending on the job you choose, you may be required to complete an online application first to profile your skills, experiences, interest, education information.

3. Skype/In-person Interview

After reserving your job choice, you will attend an interview conducted by the Visa Sponsor and/or the host employer. Interviews are either conducted virtually online, or occasionally in-person in Kuala Lumpur.

4. Job Offer & Employment Paperwork

Once you passed your interview(s), you will be issued a formal job offer indicating acceptance to work at your employer of choice. We will then guide you through your remaining hiring paperwork and programme fee payments.

5. Orientation Briefing

You will be required to attend an Orientation Briefing, either in person or virtually. The purpose of Orientation is to brief you comprehensively on the aspects of your programme, including your Visa application & interview procedure, opening a US bank account, applying for Social Security Number, arrival transportation arrangements, and so on.

6. Visa Application & Interview

You will then apply online for your US J-1 visa. After submitting your online visa application, we will assist in scheduling your visa interview appointment at the American Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Most visas are approved on the spot and you will receive your passport and visa back within 3 working days.

7. Book your flight and you’re ready to go!

Book your flight online or through our designated travel expert agency, then you’re good to go!

Now that you know all the steps, are you ready to get started? Learn more about the programme here, and once you’re ready, SIGN UP NOW!