Filing Taxes
DSOs are not trained in the complexities of the United States Tax Regulations. ISSS is not legally allowed to answer any tax questions. Please use the Sprintax services we've emailed you about, and get your questions answered there.
Tax Obligations
As an international student or scholar, much of your U.S.-sourced income is subject to taxation. It is a federal obligation to file a tax return if you earned U.S.-sourced income as a nonresident alien. A tax return is a compilation of various tax forms that compares what an international student or scholar paid in taxes against what the U.S. government calculates the student/scholar should have paid in taxes during the prior calendar year.
Tax filing period: January 31, 2025 to April 15, 2025
Refer to the IRS website for more important dates.
International students are advised to file their taxes as soon as possible. Many international students may qualify for a tax refund. A tax refund may provide financial assistance during difficult times. Therefore, the sooner students file their taxes, the sooner students may determine eligibility to receive a tax refund.
Students are advised to file taxes prior to departing the US. Filing taxes and tax compliance while outside the US may be difficult.
Refer to this resource for assistance with filing taxes outside the US: Help With Filing Your US Tax Return From Outside the USA.
Sprintax Open Tax Webinars: TBD
Sprintax Nonresident Tax Overview for Students on OPT/CPT - TBD
Helpful Information
For more information, visit the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) website for Foreign Students and Scholars.
For more information on Tax Form 8843 - No Income International Student.
Review Income Tax Withholding policies for Scholarships and Fellowship Grants Paid to Nonresident alien students and scholars
Health Insurance Requirement for Tax Purposes
DISCLAIMER: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is NOT permitted to assist any student or scholar with any IRS tax form preparation or tax-related questions. The available tax information provided by ISSS is intended for your benefit. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Sprintax, a certified tax preparer, or a local IRS field office.