Your Tax Obligations as an

International Student

January 31, 2025


Dear International Students,


As a nonresident in the US, it’s crucial to know that if you earned income in 2024, you’re legally required to file a tax return by April 15, 2025. And even if you didn’t work or earn any income, you’ll still need to submit Form 8843 to the IRS.


We have partnered with Sprintax, to make the tax-filing process easier for you. Sprintax will guide you through every step of your tax filing. Their tax experts will help you prepare the necessary documents and even check if you’re eligible for a tax refund.


Take advantage of this resource and make tax time stress-free!


We have a special discount on the cost of tax-filing, simply enter PCC50F24 when you begin filing.

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Once you complete the preparation process in the Sprintax software, you may need to print, sign and mail your documents to the IRS. 


Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to E-file your federal tax return. However, this will depend on certain eligibility criteria. 


If you have a state filing requirement, you must also mail this to the tax authorities. Finally, if you only need to file Form 8843, this will also need to be mailed to the IRS.


You can also check out the extensive Sprintax Knowledge Base, that answers many of the questions the Sprintax team receives from nonresidents in the US. Check out the resources below to get a head start and ensure you’re ready to file!


Sprintax resources

Sprintax is hosting a number of free educational tax webinars that will be available to nonresidents prior to and during the US tax filing season. You may register by clicking on the session that works well for you:

Thursday February 6th @ 1pm ET 

Tuesday February 18th @ 12pm ET 

Tuesday March 4th @ 4pm ET 

Wednesday March 19th @ 2pm ET

Wednesday March 26th @ 1pm ET 

Thursday April 3rd @ 3pm ET

Thursday April 10th @ 12pm ET 

Monday April 14th @ 1pm ET 


Visit the OISS Tax webpage for more information about what you must do.

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