Dear International Students,

We understand that filing taxes in the U.S. can be confusing. To support you, here are some key reminders from the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) about your 2025 tax filing obligations and available resources.

📌 Do I Need to File Taxes?

Yes! All international F and J students must submit at least one U.S. tax form, even if you did not work or earn income in 2025.

🛠 How Can I File My Taxes?

Boston University has arranged free access to Sprintax to help you determine:

✅ If you are a nonresident for tax purposes

✅ How to prepare your federal nonresident tax forms

📌 Use BU’s Sprintax access code: F25BU5000 to prepare your federal return for free. If you need to file a state tax return, Sprintax charges approximately $39 per state.

📅 Key Filing Deadline:

April 15, 2026 – Submit your federal and state tax returns to the IRS by this date.

🖥 Sprintax Webinars – Get Your Questions Answered!

Join Sprintax experts for a live tax webinar to learn about:

✅ Who must file a tax return

✅ Forms you need to submit

✅ What happens if you don’t file or misfile

✅ Understanding tax terms like FICA, ITIN, and Form 1098-T

📌 Upcoming Sessions:

📅 Mar 5th @ 12pm ET – Register here

📅 Mar 11th @ 1pm ET – Register here

📅 Mar 16th @ 2pm ET – Register here

📅 Mar 27th @ 11am ET – Register here

📅 Apr 1st @ 1pm ET – Register here

📅 Apr 7th @ 8am ET – Register here

📅 Apr 14th @ 2pm ET – Register here

While the ISSO cannot provide tax filing assistance, Sprintax offers 24/7 live chat support and email assistance at hello@sprintax.com.

For more details, visit ISSO’s tax resource page.

Other very helpful resources as you prepare to file your taxes can also be found here courtesy of the City of Boston.

📢 Stay informed and file on time!

If you have questions or need additional support, feel free to reach out to Global Connections at myquestrom@bu.edu.