[Updated Feb 16, 2024]

See "Quick Links to Get Started" at https://bit.ly/isstaxgetstarted

For the 2023 tax year, the due date for both the federal return (IRS - Internal Revenue Service) and Oregon return (ODR - Oregon Department of Revenue) is April 15, 2024.
But many filers will have a refund coming. The sooner you file, the sooner you get your refund.

If you are here to receive help completing your forms, you might want to go directly to "Getting Help." 

KEEPING INFORMED

Please review all emails that come from the PSU international office, especially those that have the word "tax" in the subject line. See the help page regarding updates to our help sessions. To be informed of future changes, join our Facebook group: Tax Info for PDX ISS

Scams and Scammer

CAUTION: Scammers, dishonest people who will lie to you so they can get your money, are always looking for new ways to steal your money. See "Scams" for more information.

Introduction

Are you are an international student or a visiting scholar, teacher, or researcher from another country present in the United States on an F or J visa?

If so, you may have nonresident tax forms to file.

If you are a PSU international student or scholar, PSU is making available Sprintax to assist you with preparing your federal tax forms. See more information.

NOTE: Turbo Tax does not produce nonresident federal tax forms (as of February 2024). I

If your status is nonresident alien, don't use TurboTax or other software that does not produce IRS Form1040-NR. 

If you are a nonresident alien and submit IRS Form 1040, you may possibly receive tax credits for which you are not eligible. 

If you submit an incorrect form, you must file an amended federal and state income tax return and repay any excess refund you may have received along with penalty and interest.

To receive updates about content on this site and announcements regarding income tax issues related to nonresident aliens, join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/isstaxinfo4pdx/

NEW: see some sets of Google Slides on the following areas:

• Nonresident Alien or Resident Alien? - How do I know my status?

• Employment Timeline - some information to help you avoid problems, from getting your social security number to filing your federal and state tax returns, what do I need to be aware of?

• Will I Get a Refund? - helping you understand all the factors that affect your refund.

See also "Getting Help" at this website.

Nonresident or Resident Alien

It is important to understand whether you are considered a nonresident alien or a resident alien and how that affects which tax-related forms to file. See the "Status" page if you are not sure of your status.

Each year you are present in the US, you may have IRS forms that must be submitted in the following year.

If you already know you are a resident alien, see "Resident Aliens." 

Travel History

When completing IRS Form 8843 and IRS Form 1040-NR, you will need to know the dates of your arrival and departure from the US. You can obtain these dates from your passport(s). You can also view them at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-search. 

Tax Forms for Nonresident Aliens

See Download Form for links to download forms and publications.

IRS Form 8843

After each year in which you a nonresident alien on an F or J visa present in the US, you must submit IRS Form 8843. If you have a spouse or child with you in the US on your F or J visa, they will also need to submit their own IRS form 8843.

IRS Forms 1040-NR

After each year in which you are a nonresident alien and have received payment from a US source (for example an on-campus job or other employer) for work performed here in the US -- OR -- if you have other taxable income (for example, from selling stocks or unauthorized work), you are also required to file a 1040-NR to report your income and calculate your tax. See Income and Taxes for more information.

State Tax Forms

Each state's income tax forms are independent of the other states. Consult the department of revenue for each state in which you worked during the year for their reporting requirements. You will mail state forms to the individual state government. Do not mail state forms to the IRS. See "Other States" on "References and Links" for links to states other than Oregon.

Getting Help with completion of your tax forms

If you don't want to complete the forms manually, you can use websites, software or volunteer help sessions. But your federal form MUST be 1040NR if you are a nonresident alien.

CAUTION: Regardless of where you get your help, make sure to complete IRS Form 1040NR if your status is nonresident alien to report your federal taxable income. Nonresident aliens do not file IRS Form 1040; that form is for resident aliens, permanent citizens (green card) and U.S. citizens.

One of the resources available to PSU international students and scholars is Sprintax. For PSU students, see "Getting Help."  

For other options, see "References and Links."