Sprintax is available now! Tax season is well under way, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is offering tax filing assistance via Sprintax for students and scholars and their dependents who are classified as “nonresident aliens for tax purposes.” Filing your U.S. tax documents is now easier than ever… read more
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International Tax Information Session
Did you know all international students and scholars are required to file a U.S. tax return? If you are present in the U.S. for any part of 2018, then you will need to file a return even if you did not receive money from a scholarship/fellowship or job. To help… read more
U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Approaching!
Spring has sprung, which means the U.S. tax filing deadline is looming upon us as well! The deadline to file your U.S. tax return is April 17, 2018. This means you must have your tax return postmarked and in the mail on April 17, 2018 or earlier to be considered… read more
Spring 2018 Tax Seminars
Confused about U.S. taxes? You are not alone! U.S. taxes are oftentimes complex and difficult to understand to people new to the U.S. The International Office is hosting two separate tax seminars through the spring 2018 semester to help clear up some confusion and questions regarding the U.S. tax system.… read more
October ITIN Drive
Update: The October 26, 2016 ITIN drive has been canceled. Additionally, all IITIN appointments are closed until further notice while we navigate recent changes in the ITIN application procedure. For questions, please email taxadvisor@austin.utexas.edu. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. ——————————————————————————————————————————– The International Office is holding its second ITIN drive to adequately… read more
ITIN Drive!
The International Office is holding an ITIN drive to adequately prepare international students and scholars for the approaching 2017 tax season. Why ITIN? ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a taxpayer ID number for international students who are ineligible for a Social Security Number and who do not currently have… read more
ITIN Application Filing Help is Available through ISSS
If you are receiving a US-sourced scholarship or fellowship and are not eligible for a social security number (SSN), you should make an appointment with the tax advisor to apply for an individual tax identification number (ITIN). An ITIN is needed to help facilitate the payment of scholarships or fellowships… read more