U.S. Taxes
Income Tax Information For International Students & Scholars
International students and scholars who received U.S. sources of income during any part of 2008 must file U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) income tax forms and State of Oregon Department of Revenue forms by April 15, 2009. Income could include on-campus employment, graduate assistantships, OSU scholarships or fellowships, or practical training. Any non-resident for U.S. tax purposes, even if he or she does not recieve income from U.S. sources, must file IRS informational form 8843 each year for as long as they are a non-resident for tax purposes.
*Typical deadline for filing: April 15 of each year
"CINTAX" ONLINE FEDERAL TAX FILING
International Student and Faculty Services cannot assist international students, scholars and faculty with tax advising or tax preparation. However, we have purchased a subscription to an online tax software system, CINTAX, to assist you with filing your federal income taxes. This program can be accessed from any computer that is connected to the internet and a printer. CINTAX will provide you with current information and step-by- step instructions on when to file, how to file, and where to file your federal taxes.
As an OSU student or scholar, you will have free access to CINTAX. ISFS will send you an access code via your ONID email account by mid-February. If you do not receive the email by February 23, 2009, please e-mail the institution administrator, Laurie Lewis at laurie.lewis@oregonstate.edu.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Internal Revenue Service has a comprehensive website at http://www.irs.gov/. The IRS also offers telephone assistance to answer general tax questions (1-800-829-1040). If you prefer to seek information in person, you may make an appointment for free tax filing assistance through an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/article/0,,id=98325,00.html). For Information about filing taxes in the state of Oregon go to http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/ .
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CONTACTS
Students or faculty receiving salary or payment from OSU may contact the following staff in the OSU Payroll Office to help with questions on tax withholding, FICA withholding, non-resident verses resident for tax purposes and tax treaty eligibility.
For general information about filling out your payroll forms at OSU, please visit the Payroll Information For Students and Scholars handout from the OSU Payroll Office.
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Telephone |
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Anita Gurule |
737-0573 |
anita.gurule@oregonstate.edu |
| Kristi Rietz | 737-8611 | kristi.rietz@oregonstate.edu |
Students receiving OSU scholarships may contact the following staff in OSU Business Affairs for assistance with the 1042-S form.
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Telephone |
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George Windom |
737-0643 |
FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS
Below is a listing of some of the publications you may need to file your taxes. For additional forms and publications, refer to the Internal Revenue Service or Oregon Department of Revenue website. Remember to photocopy all completed forms for your reference before mailing them to the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon Department of Revenue.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)
- Form 8843 -- All international students, scholars and dependents must file this form, whether receiving U.S. income or not.
- Form 1040-NR-EZ and instruction sheet -- The 1040-NR-EZ form is used if you are taking the standard deduction.
- Form 1040-NR and instruction sheet -- The 1040-NR form is used if you are itemizing your deductions.
- Publication 519 -- U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens (2007 version)
- Publication 901 -- U.S. Tax Treaties (April 2008)
- Publication 970 -- Tax Benefits for Education (2007 version)