Tax Filing for International Students
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| Filing Taxes
It’s important to be aware that, as a non-resident student in the U.S., you are legally required to file a tax return if you received U.S. income or taxable scholarship during 2023 (Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023). Even if you didn’t work or receive income in the U.S. in 2023, you’re still obliged to file Form 8843 with the IRS. The tax filing deadline is April 15, 2024.
USF has arranged a free Sprintax Tax Filing service that can be accessed through MyISSS. Please make sure to use the link to Sprintax in MyISSS (on the homepage under the announcement titled Nonresident Tax Filing) so that you can get the software discount. Sprintax will guide you through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents, and check if you’re due a tax refund or if you owe taxes. On the ISSS Tax web page, you will find more information about:
- How to determine if you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes
- What tax forms you may receive and when you will get them
- How to use the Sprintax software to file your tax return or Form 8843 if you have no income
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ISSS Tax Workshop
ISSS also offers a tax workshop to help you understand U.S. tax filing requirements for nonresidents. The workshop will take place this Tuesday, March 26, from 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. PDT and will cover taxable scholarships, U.S. tax treaties, and Social Security Number (SSN) and Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) application procedures.
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| Upcoming Events & Announcements
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For all graduating students! These ceremonies center on our students' cultural identities and backgrounds. Each recognition program takes place in May to honor outstanding students who have given back to the USF community while affirming the unique challenges and experiences they share. There are speaker and award nominations for some of the ceremonies, check out the website to register and learn more »
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For all of the members of the USF community who celebrate, our office wishes a warm welcome to the month of Ramadan. As Ramadan begins, may the crescent-shaped moon brighten your path toward enlightenment and fill your hearts with peace, harmony, and joy.
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Easter is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, observed this year on Sunday, March 31. Celebrate it with your friends and family by decorating eggs and taking part in an Easter egg hunt, customs that symbolize renewal and new life.
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Friendly reminder that our office will be closed for Good Friday on March 29, and reopen on Monday, April 1, at 9 a.m. Classes end at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. If you have an immigration status-related emergency when the ISSS office is closed, please call Public Safety at (415) 422-4201. As always, please email our office with any questions or concerns.
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If you are requesting an immigration document or letter from our office, remember that we request ten business days to process requests. Make sure you plan accordingly so you have enough time to receive your document before you need it. All ISSS requests should be submitted through the MyISSS student portal (log into your MyISSS account, go to Requests & Documents, and select the appropriate icon on the right side of the page). You can view our MyISSS Student Handbook for assistance with your submission.
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Chat with the ISSS Team in Real-TimeClick the Chat with ISSS button on the bottom, right corner of the ISSS website, and the ISSS team can assist you with your inquiry.
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Adviser Appointments and Workshops
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