As you are probably aware, it is tax season. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to check our tax resource page. To make the filing process easier, here are some important highlights. Please note: We are not tax professionals. If you have individual tax questions, please seek out professional tax advice.
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Do I need to file paperwork?
If you were present in the US even for 1 day during 2024, YES.
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When are they due?
The deadline is April 15 if you had any US income in 2024. The deadline is June 15 if you were present in the US in 2024 but did not have any US income. If you are unable to file your forms by the deadline, you can submit an application for the Automatic Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return to the IRS by April 15 to request an extension until October 15.
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What do I need to have?
- Passport, Visa, I-94 record
- Exit and Entry Dates for all past US visits
- I-20, DS-2019, or other immigration documents
- Social Security Number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number if you don't qualify for a Social Security Number)
- Current US Address AND Permanent Foreign Address
- Name of Educational Institution or Sponsoring Organization
- Form(s) W-2, 1042-S, 1099
- Scholarship or Fellowship grant letters
- Copy of past year’s tax forms
*You may not have or need some of these; this is a list of all documents you might need.
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How can I file?
Sprintax will help you easily fulfill your tax obligations by asking you a series of questions and filling in all necessary forms for you. The service is free for all NYU students and scholars to use.
- Open your new Sprintax account by creating a User ID and password, or if you have an existing account on Sprintax, you can log in using your existing credentials. Once you log in, click the Sprintax link and follow the steps.
- Print the Sprintax generated forms. Review, sign, and mail them by the deadline (April 15 if you had US income in 2024, June 15 if you were present in the US in 2024 but did not have US income). Sprintax will provide a mailing address.
- Be sure to use the Sprintax Federal/8843 code NYU6000F24 when being prompted for any payment. This way, you will be able to use the service for free.
- If Sprintax determines that you are a resident for US tax purposes, it will ask you to file 'resident tax returns' instead.
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What about state taxes?
If you had US income during 2024, you may also have to file a state tax return. State taxes may have different residency guidelines than US taxes. You have the option to use Sprintax to file your New York state taxes for free using the Sprintax State code NYU1500S24. You may have to file for additional states you lived and/or worked in for 2024 for a fee.
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Do I need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number?
The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number used by the US government’s tax division: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). An ITIN is required for international students and scholars who do not have a Social Security Number and are receiving non-employment based income (such as scholarships, dividends, royalties, etc.).
If your need for an ITIN is related to your having received a scholarship, fellowship, or grant, please contact NYU's Global Payroll and Tax Compliance team at nyu.glacier@nyu.edu to determine the appropriate method for applying for the ITIN (in-person meeting, filing with your tax return, or visiting a taxpayer assistance center). For other ITIN applicants, you may make an appointment at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center to certify your documents. Please contact your local center for their availability, or call the national call center at 844-545-5640, and let the operator know you are filing for an ITIN and give them your zip code. Be sure to make note of any required supporting documents for your application.
Please note that OGS does not recommend mailing your physical passport or original I-20 to the IRS under any circumstances, as this could result in further delays including your documents getting lost in the mail with no guarantee that they will ever be returned to you. It may be possible to get your passport officially certified by the consulate or embassy of the country that issued your passport. This certified copy can be sent in lieu of a physical passport. Please contact your local consulate to see if this is an option for you.
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I was not able to apply for an SSN and no longer have an on-campus job/CPT authorization. How do I file taxes this year?
If you need an SSN, please talk to a qualified nonresident tax specialist about how to proceed, including whether or not you can file taxes without an SSN or are able to delay filing taxes without risk while waiting for your SSN. The Tax Assistance Center (TAC) can also be a good resource for you. OGS cannot advise on these matters.
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What if I am not in the US to apply for my ITIN?
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Still have questions? Attend a workshop!
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Sprintax Tax Webinars
Get an overview of tax for nonresident students and scholars, including who must file a 2024 US tax return, what income forms students/scholars may receive, and forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS. Learn terms like FICA, ITIN and Form 1098-T, what happens if students don’t file, or misfile, details on state tax returns, IRS stimulus payments and how to use Sprintax to file your nonresident tax paperwork.
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Can't make it to the workshops?
You can also find some Sprintax resources below to help explain the US tax system for nonresident international students and scholars:
Sincerely,
The Staff at Global Services
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