CINTAX Passwords
Students and scholars may buy an individual-use CINTAX password at the cost of $39.U.S. Income Tax Resources
Federal Income Tax Deadline: April 15, 2009
Tax season has arrived again! IES has compiled a list of resources that will be available to our international students and scholars during this period. The deadline for filing Federal Income Tax forms is April 15, 2009 for income earned in 2008.
- Form 8843 (pdf)
Whether or not there was earned income, all non-residents, including dependents in the U.S., must file form 8843. Form 8843 instructions (pdf).
- Presentation: Tax Basics for International Students & Scholars
This general information session will cover basic non-resident income tax concepts for international students and scholars.
March 24, 2009
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Room 200, Skinner Building
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance. There are eight IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in the state of Maryland.
- UMCP Graduate School: Income Tax Assistance for Graduate Students
The Graduate School will be offering consultations with tax professionals for graduate students. [They will not offer advice about education-based assistance programs (fellowships, grants)].
No need to make an appointment. Bring in all relevant documents, forms and a calculator.
All dates are Friday, Saturday, & Monday:
*March 20, 21, & 23
*March 27, 28, & 30
*April 3, 4, & 6Hours: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Graduate Council Room, 2101 Lee Building
Students and scholars may buy an individual-use CINTAX license at the cost of $39.
IES has an online Frequently Asked Questions site devoted to income tax issues.
The NAFSA: Association of International Educators provides answers to some common tax questions.
Please be aware that we provide these resources for informational purposes only and are unable to provide specific advice regarding how to file taxes or complete tax forms.