Every J-1 visa holder in the US is required by law to file tax documents before the tax deadline (April 15).In short, if you worked while in the US on a J-1 program, you are required to file a tax return. Meanwhile, if you did not earn an income while in the US, you should file a Form 8843.Failure to comply with your US tax obligations will result in a breach of IRS regulations and will jeopardise your chances of a successful US visa application in future.J-1 participants are referred to as ‘non-resident aliens’ under IRS regulation and it is important to note that online providers such as Turbo Tax are not suitable for non-residents aliens. Instead, WWCE (World Wide Cultural Exchange) and your US Visa Sponsor recommend Sprintax – the non-resident partner of choice for TurboTax.When you set up an account with Sprintax you can easily prepare fully compliant tax documents and apply for your tax refund.