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Hi Camz, I'm a non-resident alien under a student visa and own a C-Corp in Illinois. I sell software as a service and would like to know if there is anything special tax-wise I should take care of being a non-resident alien. Also, any general strategies on how to minimize my tax exposure as a non-resident alien?

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Hey eduardo,

We'll first, I would suggest you be very careful when you graduate and attempt to get a job in the US. Once, you get an H1 visa, its illegal for you to work for anyone other than the company that applied for your H1

As for non-resident aliens. There's pretty much nothing but bad news there because you dont get a standard deduction unless your Indian. The only benefit is if you're working for a company that is related to your education, then you dont need to pay social security tax.

Other than that, I cant really think of much else you have to watch out for off the top of me head generally.

Thanks! I have graduated already (almost a year ago) and so far so good working for my own company. We'll see when tax time comes.

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