Please be wary of any phone calls or emails that you may receive from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding your tax situation, especially at this time of year. International students & scholars are often targeted by anonymous individuals alleging to be police officers or individuals working for the Internal… read more
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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
IRS Phishing Scam
Phishing scams that ask for wire transfers, bank account information and SSN/ITIN numbers are a common occurrence on the internet. Recently there has been a phishing scam email targeting international students and preying on their misinformation about tax refunds. Please keep in mind: The IRS does not email tax payers.… read more
Stay Informed: Scams Affecting International Students & Scholars
International students and scholars should know about scam immigration phone calls that have been reported by universities across the U.S. Here is a specific situation that occurred recently: An international student in New York City received a phone call from someone claiming to be from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services… read more