Taxes

Overview

Do You Need to File Taxes?

Find out if you need to file taxes, even without income, and understand what types of income require filing.

Taxable Scholarships

Check if your scholarship is considered taxable.

Tax Documents

Gather the correct documents for filing your taxes.

ITIN

Learn why you need an ITIN to file taxes for taxable scholarships.

Filing Taxes with Sprintax Forms

Follow detailed instructions on using Sprintax to file your taxes.

Sprintax Calculus Support

Get assistance with Sprintax Calculus.

OIS Sprintax Return Software Assistance Sessions (In-Person) 

Once tax season has begun, the Office of International Services also hosts Sprintax Software Assistance Sessions multiple times a week to assist international students and scholars with utilizing the Sprintax Non-Resident Tax Prep tool. Staff will be available to help with interpreting your immigration documents, clarifying instructions, and providing a brief Sprintax tutorial.

Assistance sessions for Spring 2025 (2024 tax year) will be offered in person in BEH 255  through April 2025 on the following days and times:

  • Wednesday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm (In person at BEH 255).
  • Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:00pm (Online). Book your session .

Frequently Asked Questions 

Sprintax does not allow me to proceed due to the residency status. How can I solve it?

This indicates that you are classified as a tax resident. As Sprintax supports only non-resident for tax purposes, please consider using other tax software for residents or consult from the IRS.

What is 1098-T form?

1098-T is applicable only to tax residents. If you are a tax non-resident, please disregard it.

What documents do I need to prepare for filing taxes?

Please take a to determine the documents needed based on your circumstances.

How to get the discount code for Sprintax?

It will be sent to your ±«Óãtv email.

As a non-resident for tax purposes, I used TurboTax (or another tax filing software) instead of Sprintax for filing taxes, how can I resolve this?

Sprintax Return Form is designed for tax non-residents. Therefore, you will need to file an amendment. Request the appropriate form from TurboTax (or another tax filing software) and use it to amend your taxes with Sprintax Form.