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Plain-words guides, simple calculators and tips to protect yourself — in English, Portuguese and Spanish. And whenever you'd rather have experts do it for you, we're one click away.
1 · Forms without fear
Your first U.S. job: how much tax comes out of every paycheck.
Step-by-step guide →Working for yourself? What a client asks before paying you — and W-2 vs 1099.
Step-by-step guide →What every line and deduction on your paycheck means.
Read the guide →Which number you need, what it's for and how to apply.
Read the guide →Rather not do it alone? We'll fill it out with you, step by step.
Get help with my forms2 · Simple calculators
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Did you know? Lenders usually ask for your last two tax returns. Taxes filed and in order make your approval easier.
Get my taxes ready3 · Life in the U.S.
How credit scores work, and how to start — even with an ITIN.
What to bring and which questions to ask.
The steps, what the bank asks for, and why your taxes matter.
What to save during the year so tax time is easy.
4 · Protect yourself
Scammers often target people who just arrived. Knowing these signs keeps you and your family safe.
And it never asks for gift cards, crypto or wire transfers. The IRS writes by mail first.
In the U.S., a notary public can't handle your immigration case. Only a licensed attorney or an accredited representative can.
A real preparer signs your return and has a PTIN. Your refund should go to your account, never theirs.
Never send your full SSN or ITIN by WhatsApp, text or email — only through a secure link.
Fake jobs, rentals that ask for a deposit before you visit, and "guaranteed" refunds.
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