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How Can J-1, H-1B, E-2, O-1, or TN Refinance Their Student Loans? Thumbnail

How Can J-1, H-1B, E-2, O-1, or TN Refinance Their Student Loans?

If you just graduated from a US college or graduate school as an international student, you may be starting to explore making payments on your student loans. In some cases, you may find that your payments are quite high or you may wonder if you can switch to a lower interest rate. International students are eligible to refinance their student loans under certain circumstances.

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Can I Take The Foreign Tax Credit?

If you earn taxable income in the United States and abroad during the same year, your taxes can be complicated. When you have financial dealings in another country, you may be liable for paying income tax not just in the United States, but also to that foreign country. You may be eligible for the Foreign Tax Credit.

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When Is It OK To Withdraw Money Early from Your 401K? Thumbnail

When Is It OK To Withdraw Money Early from Your 401K?

In general, it is not advisable to withdraw money early from your 401K. Some of our clients ask us if they should take an early distribution from their 401K when they move back to their home countries. The answer is still usually no because there are penalties and tax consequences of doing so. You can leave your 401K right where it is and benefit from it in retirement, wherever you are living in the world. However, in some cases, especially financial hardship or early retirement, an early withdrawal (or distribution) from your 401K may serve as a viable strategy.

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