International Services Taxes
Everyone living in the United States, including F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, must file federal and state income tax forms whether they earn money in the United States or not. The international student must file Federal Form 8843, even if they do not earn money. If employed, they also need to file taxes using Form 1040NR, or the shorter Form 1040NREZ, if you meet its requirements. Federal and most state taxes must be filed by April 15. There are penalties for failing to file or for filing late.
Earnings from employment in the United States might complicate the tax situation in international settings; furthermore, some countries have tax treaties with the United States that should be considered when calculating tax liability. The more complex the situation, the more strongly UIS recommends that the student or scholar seek assistance from an accountant familiar with international tax structures.
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Please be advised that the UIS does not specialize in international tax law and cannot answer questions regarding individual tax filing requirements; however, for additional help with your tax return, the Sprintax online tax preparation service is available for all international students at University of New Haven. Often Sprintax provides a limited number of coupon codes first come first serve. It is an easy-to-use online tool to prepare your tax return at a low cost.
If after reviewing this information, you still have questions, submit your inquiry to UIS via the General Inquiry Form. UIS will answer inquiries in the order they are received.