Who is a Nonresident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the U.S. for five years or less as of 2013 and scholars who have been in the U.S. for two years or less as of 2013 are nonresident aliens for tax purposes. If you are uncertain… read more
2012 Late Tax Filing Resources Are Still Available
Tax season has ended, but there are still resources on the ISSS website to help you if you did not file your 2012 taxes on time. It is important to file taxes, regardless of whether they are filed late, to show compliance with US tax laws. As a reminder, 2012… read more
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With tax season upon us, it can often be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are. Here are some helpful questions and answers for international students and scholars. Do all nonresident aliens need to file taxes? No. Not all nonresident aliens for tax purposes need to file taxes. If… read more
