If you have a J-1 visa, you are generally required to have a Social Security Number (SSN) to electronically file your tax return for J1 visa status. If you do not have an SSN, your J1 visa tax filing must be completed by mailing your return to the IRS. IRS mailing addresses can be found here.
When preparing your J1 visa tax returns, you may need to provide documentation that supports your immigration status. If you are a J-1 exchange visitor filing J1 taxes, you should have your Form DS-2019 available, as it may be required when completing your J1 visa tax form and determining your filing obligations with the IRS J1 visa program.
Understanding the requirements for J1 tax refund claims is important, as eligibility depends on your income, tax withholding, and residency status for tax purposes. For more information about Social Security Numbers for foreign workers and J-1 exchange visitors filing J1 visa tax returns, see SSA Publication 05-10107, Foreign Workers and Social Security Numbers.