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TAX SEASON IS HERE, HAPPY FILING! 🌿💰🤑💸💵

It is Tax Season once again, the IRS, Internal Revenue Service has begin accepting tax return applications effective Friday, February 12, 2021. 

Many immigrants, including refugees and asylees, as well as asylum seeker, are obliged to pay U.S. taxes, or at least to file a tax return. 

U.S. tax laws are complicated. You should speak with a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your particular situation. 

Non-profit organizations/agencies may be able to help you with your tax return at low cost or for free. 

Unemployment Benefits ARE TAXABLE. However, tax withholding is typically voluntary and many people who lost jobs either didn't now their UNEMPLOYMENT CHEQUES would be taxed, or they decided against withholding. 

Relief cheques such as the $1,200.00 sent out last year, are NOT taxable. 

For further information on your Tax Return!↘ 

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Tennyson Watson-Joyner is a foreign born U.S. Permanent Resident, Works in Airline Passenger Experience at John F. Kennedy International Airport, read for a Bachelors of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a major in Travel, Tourism and Entertainment Management. I have successfully navigated the U.S. immigration system. 

The information contained in "The United States Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)Asylee Travel Guide" is provided for informational purposes only. Opinions expressed are the authors alone and compiled information, for International Travel with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) , use links attached for visa free destinations as listed by the consulate of each country that offers the same to asylees and permanent residence whose was granted the same as a result of asylum. If you have a criminal record, Speak to an attorney-at-law prior to your departure.

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