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F-1: Student Taxes

Tax Information for Calendar Year 2023

ISSS does not advise students on the U.S. tax filing process or requirements. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only. If you have questions or need assistance regarding your U.S. taxes, please contact a tax professional. 

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides guidance that non-resident aliens must file an annual tax form. As a non-resident student in the U.S., if you received U.S. income during calendar year 2023, you are required to file a tax return. Note: even if you did not earn income in the U.S. in 2023, you will still need to file Form 8843 to the IRS. Tax forms generally must be filed to the IRS by April 15th of each year. 

If you have tax-related questions or need help filing, one option available is Sprintax Tax Preparation, which offers discounted access to Marymount's international students. Sprintax is a tool designed for non-residents to guide them through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents, and check if a tax refund is due. Additional information about Sprintax can be viewed through their YouTube Videos. Sprintax also offers a free Non-resident Tax webinar. Webinar topics include who must file, tax residency, FICA, state returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return.

Final Sprintax webinar for the 2023 tax year: If you plan to use Sprintax:
  1. Register with Sprintax.
  2. Complete their online questionnaire.
  3. Enter your unique discount code in the box on the ‘Review your order’ page. [Code is found in the Tax Information for International Student email from ISSS dated January 24, 2024.]
  4. Sprintax will then be able to prepare your tax return.
  5. Once you complete the preparation process in the Sprintax software, you must print, sign and mail your documents to the IRS.
How to File Your Tax Return

To submit your Federal tax return yourself, follow the instructions provided on the U.S. International Revenue Service (IRS) website. 

To submit your State tax return yourself, follow the instructions provided by the tax agency of the appropriate state: Additional resources are available on the Sprintax website.