Tax Information
The Slutzker Center specializes in immigration matters, not taxes. If you require additional information or have specific questions, please direct your inquires to an international tax professional.
International students should not use turbo tax or other such tax preparation software to file their taxes; they are designed for U.S. citizens and do not utilize the correct tax forms for non-residents. The Slutzker Center provides free access to CINTAX: Complete International Tax Preparation Software for our students and scholars. See additional information below.
International Student and Scholar Tax Resources
Tax Filing Deadline
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Where to Mail Tax Forms
Federal Tax Forms
If filing 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, or 8843:
Internal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX
73301-0215
If filing other federal tax forms: consult
form instructions, a tax professional, or access: http://www.irs.gov/
State Tax Forms
State Processing CenterPO Box 61000
Albany, NY
12261-0001
Tax Helplines
1-800-829-1040
1-800-225-5829
Tax Seminars
The Sluzker Center will hold two tax seminars for International students who are considered non-residents for tax filing purposes.
Both seminars will be held at Crouse Hinds Hall Room 010.
- Monday, March 10, 2008 from 3-5 p.m.
- Monday, March 24, 2008 from 3-5 p.m.
Tax Presentations
PowerPoint Presentations
For F-1 and J-1 students who have been in U.S. for 5 years or less, and J-1 scholars who have been in U.S. for 2 years or less.
Federal Tax PowerPoint Presentation (2008)
NYS Tax PowerPoint Presentation (2008)
For F-1 and J-1 students who have been in U.S. for 5+ years, J-1 scholars who have been in U.S. for 2+ years and H-1B employees.
Federal Tax Powerpoint Presentation (2007)
For Students & Scholars Who Did Not Have U.S. Income
No Income Powerpoint Presentation (2007)
For new employees
Income Tax Workshop Powerpoint (2007)
Webcasts
Residency Status: Resident Alien vs. Nonresident Alien
Taxation of Nonresident Aliens
IRS Form 8843 (Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition)
All nonresident aliens must file the Form 8843 if they were:
- present in the U.S. during the 2006 calendar year; and
- in F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, M-1, M-2, Q-1, or Q-2 visa status
Nonresident individuals who have received income and also those who have not received income are both required to file this form.
Item 9: When asked to provide the name, address, and telephone number of the academic institution you attended during 2006, please enter:
For SU Students:
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-1870
SUNY College of Environmental Science Forestry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-470-6500
Item 10: When asked to provide the name, address, and telephone number of the director of your academic program, you should list the dean of the school/college in which you are currently studying. Please refer to the list below:
For SU Students (Director of Academic Program):
School of Architecture
Mark Robbins, Dean The Warehouse, Fayette St. Syracuse, NY 13244 (315) 443-2255 |
School of Information Studies |
The College of Arts and Sciences |
College of Law |
School of Education |
The School of Management |
L.C. Smith College of Engineering & Computer Science |
Maxwell School of Citizenship |
College of Human Ecology |
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications |
College of Visual and Performing Arts |
For SUNY-ESF Students (Director of Academic Program):
Dean of Instruction and Graduate Studies
Dr. Dudley J. Raynal
401 Illick Hall, SUNY-ESF
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 470-6782
Additional Tax Forms
Nonresident aliens who have earned or received income in the U.S. (e.g., payment for employment, scholarships, stipends) may be required to file additional income tax forms.
Federal Tax Forms
Which income tax forms to file?
New York State Tax Forms
Which income tax forms to file?
Filing Extension Forms
Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Federal Tax Return
Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File New York State Tax Return
CINTAX: Complete International Tax Preparation Software
The Slutzker Center for International Services provides free access to CINTAX software for the preparation of U.S. federal income tax returns for international students who are:
- Considered nonresident aliens for tax purposes; and
- Current Syracuse University or SUNY ESF students or students who were participating in post-completion OPT during the 2007 calendar year
CINTAX is an online system; it does not file the tax return electronically.You must print, sign, and mail the tax forms generated by the software to the appropriate tax filing center.
Obtaining a CINTAX Password:
Each person who uses CINTAX must have a valid password. To request a password, please complete the online request form. Since there is a limited number of passwords, please be sure to provide all of the requested information and submit the online form in a timely manner. Within three business days you will receive a CINTAX password to log into the CINTAX website.
CINTAX Website Login
Information needed for completing CINTAX forms:
- Visa/Immigration status information;
- Passport;
- Form I-20, if F status individual;
- Form DS-2019, if J status individual;
- Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification;
Address Information (i.e., Current U.S. and Foreign Address); - U.S. Entry and Exit Dates for current and past visits to the U.S.;
- Academic Institution or Host Sponsor Information (name/address/phone for Academic Advisor/Director –see below);
- Forms W-2, 1042-S and/or 1099 (if you received any);
- Scholarship/fellowship grant letter you may have received (if any); and
- A copy of your 2006 federal income tax return (Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ), if you filed a federal income tax return last year.
Tax Payer Identification Number
Generally nonresident individuals may apply for either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for use on income tax related documents (not Form 8843).
Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN’s) for Foreign Students & Scholars
Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (Form W-7)
Income Tax Resources
IRS Homepage
International Students and Scholar IRS Resources
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Income Tax Publications
Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities (Publication 515)
U.S. Tax Treaties (Publication 901) [From 2004]
Tax Benefits for Education (Publication 970)
Exemptions, Standard Deductions, and Filing Information (Publication 501)
Employer's Tax Guide (Publication 15)
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