Free Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars!

February 27, 28 & 29, 2012 from 9 am to 4 pm (attend any day)

Union East, 3rd Floor, Templeton Suite Room 313

 

Please bring the following items and information to the workshop:

-Photo ID

-Passport and Visa

-Form I-94 (the white card in your passport)

-Form DS-2019 , if J status individual

-Form I-20, if F status individual

-Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (if you have applied for such number, have your receipt or copy of application; if you have not applied, you will do so as a part of this process)

-Address Information (Current U.S. Address if you are still living in the U.S. and Permanent Foreign Address)

-U.S. Entry and Exit Dates and Information about All Prior Visits (Entry/Exit Dates and Immigration Status; bring prior I-20s / DS-2019s)

-Academic Institution or Host Sponsor Information

-Forms W-2, 1042-S and/or 1099 (if you received any)

-Scholarship or fellowship grant letters (if you received one from your academic institution or host sponsor)

-A copy of your 2010 federal income tax form (Form 1040NR-EZ) if you filed a federal income tax return last year

A Warning about Other Services

If you are classified as a non-resident, you may NOT file a resident return. Residency, for tax purposes, is determined by the Substantial Presence Test.

Only those who are determined to have “resident” filing status may complete a resident return. Most students and scholars will be classified as non-residents for tax purposes.

Some free tax assistance sites have erroneously filed resident returns for non-residents, who were promised larger refunds by this method. The fact that you preparer erred will not excuse you from liability. Please protect yourself!

Office of International Programs