Tax season is well underway and the International Student and Scholar Services is here to help! The International Office is offering free tax filing assistance for students and scholars who are classified as Nonresident Aliens for Tax Purposes via GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP). Filing your U.S. tax documents is easier… read more
GLACIER Tax Prep
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With the tax season upon us, it can be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are for the year. Here are some helpful questions and answers for international students and scholars regarding the form 8843. Do all nonresident aliens need to file a tax return? Not all nonresident alien… 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
Nonresident Alien Tax Filing Services through ISSS are Now Available
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
Tax Information for Resident Aliens for Tax Purposes
Who is a Resident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
Tax Tips for the Upcoming 2013 Tax Season
If you’re leaving The University of Texas at Austin or the US permanently after the fall 2013 semester, you might be curious about what tax steps you should complete now, before you leave. Here are a few pointers to prepare for tax season: Only students and scholars who received US-sourced… 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
Filing Taxes as a Resident Alien
Who is a Resident Alien? As a general guideline, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
Nonresident Tax Filing Help is Now Available
What Tax Resources are Available for Nonresident Aliens? ISSS has purchased GLACIER Tax Prep to help students and scholars – who are nonresident aliens for tax purposes – file taxes. We also offer VITA volunteer tax advising on Monday and Thursday evenings for nonresident aliens who need assistance with GLACIER… read more