Tax Filing
Dear international student,
It鈥檚 important to be aware that, as a nonresident student in the US, you鈥檙e legally required to file a tax return if you received US income during 2024. And even if you didn鈥檛 work or receive income in the US, you鈥檙e still obliged to file a Form 8843 with the IRS.
What is Form 8843?
Form 8843 is not a U.S. income tax return. It is an informational statement required by the IRS for nonresidents for tax purposes. Form 8843 should be completed for every nonresident present in the U.S. for the previous year, including dependent F-2s and J-2s, who had NO source of U.S. income in the previous year.
Generally, J-1 and F-1 students are considered nonresident tax filers for their first five calendar years in the U.S.. After being in the U.S. for five calendar years, J-1 and F-1 students will be considered resident tax filers. Most J-1 scholars are considered nonresidents for tax purposes for the first two calendar years in the U.S..
天美传媒 has a couple of options for you to choose from. Please click on the links below for more information. We recommend that you use VITA since it is on campus and free.
VITA
A Free on-campus service for international students hosted by the 天美传媒 Accounting Department. Multiple sessions are offered in February and March.
Sprintax
Sprintax Tax Preparation- Sprintax will guide you through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents and check if you鈥檙e due a tax refund. 天美传媒 has arranged access to Sprintax Tax Preparation for you. Sprintax will guide you through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents and check if you鈥檙e due a tax refund.
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Register and follow the simple instructions
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Complete the online questionnaire
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Sprintax will prepare your tax return
- $5 off on Federal Tax form with code 5MURR150F24
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