税务信息

All international students 和 scholars are required to complete 和 file tax forms with the government whether or not income was earned during the tax year. In addition, F-2 和 J-2 dependents must also file certain tax forms.

Filing of income tax is not voluntary, it is required by law. 如果你没有报税, the 美国国税局 can assess penalties 和 interest, 并能抓住你.S. 支付银行资产. Fines 和 penalties often amount to more than original tax debt. There can also be immigration consequences for failing to file taxes. Applicants for permanent residency are frequently asked to provide proof of tax filing.

The purpose of this web page is to provide general information regarding taxation for non-residents. UW-绿湾 和 the Office of 国际教育 cannot provide individualized tax advising 和/or filing assistance, 因此, consult appropriate tax accountants 和 resources as necessary (outlined below).

谁必须提交纳税申报表?

每一个人! All international students 和 scholars must file certain tax forms.

你应该什么时候提交纳税表格?

Tax statements will be sent by your employer, university, bank, 等. 1月1日以后. The deadline for filing your return is April 15th.

你应该填什么税表?

  • If you are an international student or scholar, physically present in the U.S. during the tax year (January 1-December 30), 谁没有收入.
    • 只适用于8843表格
  • If you are an international student or scholar who 有家属 (spouse 和/or children), were physically present in the U.S. during the tax year (January 1-December 30) 和 收入 (employment, 实习, 奖学金, 格兰特, 酬金, 等.)
    • 文件表格8843
    • 档案表格1040NR(联邦表格)
    • File Form 1NPR (Wisconsin State Form)
  • If you are an international student or scholar who 没有家属, were physically present in the U.S. during the tax year (January 1-December 30) 和 收入 (employment, 实习, 奖学金, 格兰特, 酬金, 等.)
    • 文件表格8843
    • File Form 1040NR-EZ (Federal Form)
    • File Form 1NPR (Wisconsin State Form)

What information do you need to file?

You will need a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to complete the Federal 1040 NR, 1040年联邦nr-ez, 和州1NPR表格. If you do not have a SSN or ITIN at the time you file taxes, you may apply for an ITIN in conjunction with filing your tax return. You do not need a SSN or ITIN to file the Form 8843.

You will also need any tax statements supplied by your employer, university, bank, 等. The most common forms students 和 scholars receive are:

请注意, you may receive additional 和/or different forms depending on your own personal circumstances, 比如你有自己的房子, 收入 through investments, 等.

你怎样提交纳税申报表?

There are numerous ways to file your tax returns.

  • You may download instructions 和 forms directly from the 美国国税局和 威斯康星州税务局 to complete 和 mail independently.
  • You may utilize tax assistance software. 威斯康星大学格林湾分校与 Sprintaxto assist international students 和 scholars complete tax returns. The intuitive software will ask a series of interview questions 和 utilize responses to complete necessary tax forms. Sprintax will also enable you to file your returns electronically 和 receive any refund directly into a U.S. 银行账户. There is a fee for filing your taxes via Sprintax; the amount charged varies depending on the complexity of your return 和 whether or not you file both Federal 和 State returns.
  • You may consult local tax consultants/representatives for personalized filing assistance. Please note that charges vary widely for tax professionals 和 many will not file nonresident returns due to the complexity of tax treaty articles, 等.
  • UW Employees compensated though the payroll system may file federal returns via Glacier. While helpful in preparing returns, please keep in mind that Glacier is unable to electronically return or prepare Wisconsin State forms. 如果你利用冰川, you will need to mail your completed tax forms 和 make separate arrangements for State filing

退款

You may receive a refund from either the Federal Government or State of Wisconsin. Be advised the refunds are issued in U.S. dollars 和 my only be direct deposited in U.S. 银行账户. If you are completing your returns from outside the United States, please be advised that you will be mailed a check