Income Tax Preparation

During the spring semester each year, all international students (F-1), exchange students (J-1) and research scholars (J-1) must report to the Internal Revenue Service. Some students will be required to report and file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service.

• You will report to the U.S. government if you have not earned any income during the previous tax year. Most students will qualify and use Form 8843.

• If you earned income in the U.S., during the previous tax year, you must report and file your taxes with the U.S. government. Most students will qualify and use Form 8843 to report and will use either Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ to file their taxes with the federal government. In addition, Form 500-EZ or Form 500 will be used to file taxes for the State of Georgia, Department of Revenue.

Current students should check their emails regularly and attend the International Students & U.S. Taxes workshop that is typically held in early March. Form 8843 and federal tax forms will be explained in detail, and you will have the opportunity to begin filling in your forms. Please note, the Office of Global Services is not able to advise students with completing their federal or state tax forms.

Filing income tax forms is the personal responsibility of each international student and scholar. Please be aware that you are ultimately responsible for the accuracy and the timely submission of your income tax returns to the U.S Government.

For access to the International Student Tax Brochure or Tax estimator please visit the Benefits and Payroll Student Resource website.