Individual Income Tax Returns
Filing of the individual income tax return for American and foreign individuals.
Need Help with Your America Income Tax Return?
The annual income tax return in America varies by country, with specific deadlines and requirements for each nation, affecting both local and foreign employees.
EOR America offers comprehensive support in obtaining your income tax return, including online filing, securing and translating necessary documents, and providing guidance or accompaniment to the relevant tax authorities if an offline submission is required.
We typically file your return through the respective government websites for those with income within America. For individuals with earnings abroad, we collect additional information to ensure a complete and accurate tax return, adhering to the tax laws and regulations of each American country involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the USA, several social benefits are required by law for employees, which include:
- Social Security: A federal program providing retirement, survivors, and disability insurance.
- Medicare: A federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 or older.
- Unemployment Insurance: A state-run program that provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
- Workers’ Compensation: A form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment.
- Overtime Pay: Employers must pay overtime (1.5 times the regular rate) for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
- Minimum Wage: Employers must pay employees at least the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour, though some states have higher rates.In addition to these, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)2 provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons, though not all employers are covered.
In Canada, the social benefits required by law include:
Employment Insurance (EI): A federal program that provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers, as well as benefits for families with newborns or adoptive children, and for those who are ill, quarantined, or providing care to a critically ill family member.
Healthcare: Universal healthcare is provided through the publicly funded Medicare system, ensuring all residents have access to medically necessary hospital and physician services.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP): A contributory, earnings-related pension plan for the employed and self-employed, providing benefits upon retirement, disability, or death.
Old Age Security (OAS): A monthly payment to seniors aged 65 and older, regardless of their work history in Canada.
Child Tax Benefit: A financial support program for families with children under 18 years of age, based on family income.
Workers’ Compensation: Provided by provincial and territorial governments, it offers income replacement, medical, and vocational rehabilitation to workers who suffer a work-related injury or illness.
These benefits underscore Canada’s commitment to supporting the well-being and economic security of its residents. It’s important to note that specific programs and eligibility criteria can vary, and additional benefits may be provided at the provincial or territorial level.
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