Taxes
Most non-nationals are liable for taxation on any income earned in the United States from the beginning of their arrival in the U.S. Income normally includes salary, scholarships/fellowships, or income from U.S. mutual funds.
Taxes for each calendar year are reported in the Spring of the following year and tax forms are filed with both the U.S. Government (federal) through the International Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. states in which income was earned.
Generally, all F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents are considered non-residents (NR) for tax purposes for their first five years in the United States and would file federal form 1040NR (long form) or 1040NR-EZ (short form). These forms and instructions are available from the US Internal Revenue Service.
ALL non-residents and each of their dependents must also file federal form 8843, Statement of Non-Residence, each tax season even if no income was earned.
Additional information including FAQ's, links to the necessary forms and information on where you can get help with filling out your tax forms will be posted in January. Be sure to check back for additional information and contact the International Programs Office of you have additional questions.
Tax Help for 2011:
While we can't do your taxes for you we can help you with form 8843 & provide some information on where you can seek help with forms 1040NR-EZ & 1040-NR To learn more come to our Lunch & Learn on Taxes!
Lunch & Learn #3: The Tax Man Cometh
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
11:30 to 12:30 PM
Room 209 Payson Smith, Portland
Key Tax Forms for International Students for 2011:
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