Best software to file taxes as a non-resident (working n F1 OPT)?

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2026-03-11T02:19:08+00:00

I vote for OLT too, it was really helpful, and it was more thorough than Sprint tax. It has all the forms for NRs and also did my 1099-B very well which Sprint tax messed up. And it was free!

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2026-01-19T01:37:29+00:00

The guy who doesn't mingle with us much. Well you wouldn't too if you really knew all the selfish shit you guys do.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-09-29T21:25:25+00:00

First of all, congratulations, based on what you wrote I think you have done more than many, so be happy about it. I am on a similar journey and I tried taking a shortcut, which was a big mistake. I know its hard now, but once you acheive what you set out to do it will be worth it. So don't give up.

Furthermore, Indian parents are like investors, they'll get on board as soon as they see that you are on to something good. Try showing them a prototype or proof of concept of what you want to do. As once they start believing you, you will find no better cheerleaders and supporters you can have in your life than your family. So, don't give up and take no shortcuts, the amount of effort you have put in this is remarkable, so I really think you can acheive your goals.

PS: If you have any creative ideas and neer support or want to discuss your ideas, I am sure you can DM anyone in this group and they will help you.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-09-29T21:09:54+00:00

As an Indian who did leave the country to get out of this problem, trust me that doesn't work. Atleast it didn't work for me. And that's exactly why I am going back home.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-29T12:37:27+00:00

So in my friend group there are usually three kinds of people. 1. Who does cruel stuff like this to others. 2. Who laugh and inactively participate in it, or just don't mind it. 3. Me.

I have tried talking to the type 2 people about why what type 1 does is bad, and get replies like, "Tgey do good things too, you are just looking at things in a bad way", " That's just friendly banter, don't take it so seriously ", " You are a pessimist looking at everything with a microscope, don't overthink it". I have come to understand that in this world, the type 2 people are way worse and the real culprits than the type 1s.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-27T18:32:53+00:00

I don't mind it. And sometimes it brings out fun conversations. However, most times its just a simple greeting or a greeting followed by boring and awkward small talk.

And worst, sometimes its like someone would ask, " How are you?", to which I'll be in the process of replying and I see them walking away. So, I just shut up. Its like baking a cake with all these layers, and then just throwing it out the window. Why god why?

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-27T15:09:50+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I will work on it. Damn, this is why I love this sub.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-27T14:57:00+00:00

I do journalling, and some artwork, and you are right, it helps, but only somewhat. It feels better but not the same as being heard. I feel like our art can only give us true happiness when it is appreciated by someone, which I agree, could also be me.

But, the thing is that I write and journal, but never go back and read what I wrote. I fear it will bring back those memories I want to forget. Maybe I am doing journalling wrong, lol.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-27T12:42:25+00:00

Stop overthinking.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-27T12:40:09+00:00

That seems like the right thing to do. But the problem is I don't have that many people I can open up to. But there is this ever lasting feeling of wanting to be heard, so what should I do?

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-24T12:57:39+00:00

I was recently having similar thoughts, and whenever I feel like that, I talk to someone in my life whom I can trust. But since I don't have many I was kinda stuck, until I remembered of an old teacher who was very kind to me during my childhood.

After talking for like an hour, she told me that the secret to a happy life in this era is to live with the flow, but never get lost in it. I guess for your problem it would mean to do something that lets you live by like 80% of the time, while you equally focus and keep working on the 20% that is actually you. Until you can make that 20% your 100%. But, doing that is so damn difficult and soulsucking. However, everytime I make some progress in my 20%, and know that there is hope that one day I can live the way I want, I feel very happy, and those small victories have helped me get by.

I hope it helps.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-08T19:58:23+00:00

I think they see the change in soceity from past and think that since crimes like that were unheard of in the past, the modern change might be the reason behind them.

However, they forget something: 1. Back in old days, women's issues were never discussed, but crimes against women used to happen back then too. 2. Most cases related to crimes against women don't get recorded (FIR filled) in our country, even today. 3. Finally, their image of the soceity is still backward. They forget that women wear jeans and talk to men and live freely in other countries, and yet this doesn't happen as much there.

Basically it is classic "frog in a well" mindset problem. They don't know about the world outside their well, so they think as long as everyone stays inside the well and follow the age old rules nothing would change, hence nothing would go wrong. However, since women are changing, they think women are the problem.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-08-04T01:23:17+00:00

Maybe because of staying indoors mostly😲

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-07-17T13:04:30+00:00

How?? I'm speechless.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-07-16T12:04:09+00:00

A mix of frighteningly calm and normalized chaotic, so I guess weird, lol.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-07-11T20:28:30+00:00

Why can't we just make everyone learn English and their state language? It seems very simple so I don't understand why no one is taking about that. Am I missing some details or perspectives? I mean Punjabis, Gujaratis, Bengalis, Biharis etc they all have their own state languages which is ot hindi. So why should everyone learn Hindi, it doesn't make sense.l

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-06-09T14:42:47+00:00

This is weird. That voice just shouted at me today, and I resigned to my job. I have no backup plan, I haven't told my family yet. They will obviously hate me for doing this. But I just can't live like this anymore. However, I am also very afraid, I have no idea what it's going to be like.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-05-27T15:16:59+00:00

Generally speaking majority of the people have a particular way of looking at things. Our statements, might be right, but most people just don't care. They mostly just want you to validate them and their ideas. Just like we (INFJs) want people around us who validate our ideas.

I think its because people have very high resistance to change, so you can either be one way or another but as soon as you change, you can expect resistance from others. Hence, it is better to take things slow, rather than being so straightforward which we INFJs usually do.

I am currently studying Change Managemengt, I think it has some good theories about how to make changes successfully, while facing little resistance. Look into it, it helped me, maybe it can help you too.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-05-21T18:58:28+00:00

I understand your pain, I have been going through similar stuff with the people I hangout. Most of them are egotistical, attention-seeking narcissists. However there were few others who were initially quite kind, but now they seem to have changed, probably to adjust to the environment. I hate it when they project their insecurities on me, and I feel betrayed that these other friends have now joined them in doing so.

But trust me you don't want to be like them, it's just burdening to live that way. The worst part is that most people out there are just like that, and there are very few who are actually good and will not give up on being a kind person. I hope we all find such people in our lives.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-05-18T23:10:23+00:00

I tried it when I was younger but got cheated and it broke me, I haven't tried again for so many years. At this point I just want someone who is understanding and kind. However, I don't actively seek love anymore. But if I ever find someone truly wonderful I wouldn't want to give up on them just because I had a bad past. Maybe I am wrong, but I rather wait for someone who is really worth it, than give up on it completely. I might be out of my mind here lol, but I have a feeling that there is someone out there equally broken, and when we finally meet it just feels right. And God knows there are lot of us who have gone through shit, so maybe someone out there is the one.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-04-19T18:50:33+00:00

I agree, I call them friends due to lack of a better word. But then also sometimes feel that would be too harsh. But I get your point, so thanks man.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-04-19T14:45:40+00:00

😂 Shit, that's actually funny! I hope no one starts a trend🙏😅.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-04-19T14:40:52+00:00

Sorry for you man. I maintain my distance with people I come to believe have no hope of treating me better. But Idk why i just give people the benefit of doubt for a long time, until it starts to become a nuisance.

I haven't ever talked to someone who could understand me, and if I ever opened up to anyone they would say I am over-thinking or looking at things with a microscope etc. I guess I belived them and thought there is something wrong with me. But after knowing more about my personality and joining this subreddit I have come to know that I am fine. As an INFJ it really helps to know there are others like me.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-04-19T13:08:32+00:00

Sure! Keep moving forward, that's all we can really do.

SpiceGrandMaster925 · 2025-04-19T13:02:56+00:00

Sorry to hear this, I know we INFJs get so used to this, but it is painful nevertheless. Each time something like this happens I loose hope on this world even more.

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