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U.S. Taxes

University staff are not allowed to provide individual tax advice, do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any final tax results. It is the responsibility of each student and scholar to comply with U.S. tax regulations. While we may offer tax information in the form of resources, ISSS is not trained in the complexities of U.S. tax requirements.

Resident or Nonresident

Generally, international students who are on F and J visas are considered nonresidents for tax purposes for five calendar years while in the U.S. Scholars and researchers on J visas are automatically considered residents if present for more than two calendar years in the U.S.

If you have any questions about tax status (resident or nonresident), please contact our office or check your Glacier account.

How to File Your Tax Return

All international students and scholars are required to file a tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each calendar year they are in the U.S. If you were in the U.S. during the previous calendar year in F or J status you are required to file a tax return.

The deadline to file 2024 tax returns is Tuesday, 15 April 2025.

Nonresidents

provides easy-to-use software to all nonresident students and scholars. When filing Form 1040-NR through Sprintax, please apply the discount code: 5UAL150F24 at check out to receive $5 off. See the instructions for filing (PDF) nonresident tax returns using Sprintax.

Necessary Tax Forms

is the U.S. nonresident alien income tax return that all individuals in F or J status who are nonresidents for U.S. tax purposes and have U.S. source income must file. U.S.-sourced income includes receiving compensation from the university, tuition awards, and/or other scholarships. Please refer to the for the most up-to-date information and instructions.

is required for all individuals in F and J statuses who are nonresidents for U.S. tax purposes even if you do not have any U.S.-sourced income. Forms must also be submitted for dependents in F or J-2 statuses. This form is required for each tax year that you are in the U.S.

Residents

Residents for tax purposes should not use Sprintax. Commercially purchased tax software (e.g. TurboTax, TaxSlayer, or H&R Block) could be used. Additionally, the IRS offers free filing software, , for individuals who have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less.

Documents Needed

The following table includes a brief description of the required documents necessary for filing your tax return. We have identified if the documents are applicable for residents and nonresidents.