• Introduction
  • Entering the United States As a Nonimmigrant
  • Entering the United States As an Immigrant
  • Immigration Based on Investment
  • Adoption of Foreign-Born Children
  • Diversity Visa Lottery
  • Sponsors for Immigrant Visas
  • Travel as an Immigrant
  • Green Card Renewal and Replacement
  • Immigrants and U.S. Taxes
  • Removal from the United States
  • Federal Benefits for Immigrants
  • Refugees and Asylees
  • Naturalization
  • Citizenship

    • Immigrants and U.S. Taxes

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    I am a permanent resident (green card holder). Do I have to pay U.S. taxes?

    If you have a green card, you are a U.S. tax resident and must declare your income to the U.S. government, even if you remain outside the country for an entire year. As a green card holder, you must file U.S. tax return Form 1040 each year by April 15. Failure to follow U.S. tax laws may be considered a crime. If you are found guilty of a tax crime, your green card can be revoked and you may be deported. To find out more, visit the IRS Web site.

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