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The Office of International Education specializes in immigration matters and is unable to assist with state and federal income taxes. If you require additional information or have specific questions, please attend one of the tax seminars or direct your inquires to a qualified tax professional with knowledge of international student tax matters.
A Note About Tax Preparation Software
International students should be careful about using Turbo Tax, 1040.com or other similar tax preparation software to file taxes; they are often intended for U.S. citizens only and do not utilize the correct tax forms for non-residents. The Slutzker Center for International Services provides SU and ESF international students and scholars with free access to GLACIER Tax Prep Software.
Additional Notes:
Your tax returns must be POSTMARKED by Tuesday, April 17, 2012; they do not have to be received by the IRS or NY State Department of Taxation by this date, just mailed by it.
Federal Tax Forms
If filing 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, or 8843:
Internal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX
73301-0215
If filing other federal tax forms: consult form instructions, a tax professional, or access: http://www.irs.gov/
State Tax Forms
State Processing Center
PO Box 61000
Albany, NY
12261-0001
The Slutzker Center for International Services holds a seminar for international students who are considered non-residents for tax filing purposes.
BRING ALL FORMS RELATED TO YOUR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2011 AND THE NECESSARY TAX FORMS TO THE SEMINARS.
Friday, March 23, 2012
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Maxwell Auditorium
Non-Resident Alien Tax Presentations: For F-1 and J-1 students who have been in U.S. for 5 years or less in 2011, and J-1 scholars who have been in U.S. for 2 years or less in 2011.
Webcasts (SUNY Buffalos:
PowerPoint Presentations:
Resident Alien Tax Presentations: For F-1 and J-1 students who had been in U.S. for 5+ years in 2011, J-1 scholars who had been in U.S. for 2+ years in 2011 and H-1B employees.
Webcasts:
PowerPoint Presentations:
Determining Residency Status: Resident Alien vs. Nonresident Alien
IRS Form 8843: Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition
All nonresident aliens must file the following Form 8843 regardless of whether or not they received income in the U.S. if they were:
Nonresident students who have received income and also those who have not received any income are both required to file this form.
Nonresident aliens who have earned or received income in the U.S. (e.g., payment for employment, scholarships, stipends) may be required to file additional income tax forms.
Federal Tax Forms:
New York State Tax Forms:
Which income tax forms to file?
Filing Extension Forms:
GLACIER Tax Prep Software (FREE!)
The Slutzker Center for International Services provides free access to GLACIER Tax Prep Software for the preparation of U.S. federal income tax returns for international students and scholars who are:
GLACIER Tax Prep Software is an online system; it does not file the tax return electronically. You must Print, Sign, and mail the tax forms generated by the software to the appropriate tax filing office. You must also prepare and file your State Tax Forms separately. Additional information about GLACIER Tax Prep Software is available online at: http://www.arcticintl.com/gtp.asp.
Obtaining a GLACIER Tax Prep Software Password:
Each person who uses GLACIER Tax Prep Software must have a valid password. To request a password, please complete the online request form. Please note that the
GLACIER Tax Prep Software Password Form will be available in Feb. 2012. Since there is a limited number of passwords, please be sure to provide all of the requested information and submit the online form in a timely manner. Within three business days you will receive a GLACIER Tax Prep Software password to log into the website.
Information and Documents that are needed for completing GLACIER Tax Prep Software forms:
Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN)
International students who are not eligible to apply for a U.S. social security number (SSN), or who do not meet the Social Security Administration's evidence requirements for an SSN, may apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) from the Internal Revenue Service if they have a valid tax reason for needing an ITIN, as explained in the Form W-7 instructions. If all you are required to file is the Form 8843, you would not qualify for an ITIN.