Dear Students and Scholars,

The tax filing season will begin soon so we have some updated information to help you prepare.  If you earned income in the U.S. in 2020 you are responsible to file a tax return by April 15, 2021 and should pay attention to the information below.  If you did not earn income in the U.S., but are a nonresident for tax purposes there is still one tax form you must file, the form 8843 – see below for information on how you can learn to file the form 8843.

 

• There are two programs that can help international students file their tax returns in the U.S.  1) The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is run by trained UConn student volunteers and they will help you fill out your tax return documents.  2) Sprintax is a software that specializes in nonresident alien tax returns.  UConn can provide you with a code to use to file your federal tax return for free and there is an additional fee to file your CT state return. To learn more visit: https://isss.uconn.edu/tax-preparation-resources/
• Free Virtual Tax Appointments through VITA for Nonresident Aliens will begin the first week in March. ISSS will message all students once appointments we learn appointments are available.
• UConn Income Statements (W-2 form) will be available online at https://ess.uconn.edu/ navigate to Payroll > View W-2/W-C Information
• If you are no longer employed at UConn and cannot log in to https://ess.uconn.edu/ please contact Payroll at [log in to unmask]
• If you had on campus employment and can claim the benefits of a tax treaty you will receive a 1042-S from the State of Connecticut by mail shortly.  You should wait to file your income taxes until after you receive this form.
• If you will be receiving a 2020 Form 1042-S for a scholarship or fellowship, UConn’s Tax and Compliance Office has notified you of this through an email sent to you on 1/29/21.  Your Form 1042-S for a scholarship or fellowship will be mailed to the mailing address that is listed in Student Admin.  If that is not the correct address, please contact [log in to unmask] as soon as possible with your correct mailing address.

 

Join our 8843 Party and Learn to File the 8843 Tax Form for Non-resident Alien Students.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 @ 9:00 A.M.

 

There is one tax form that all nonresident alien taxpayers must file EVEN if they have no income and are not currently working in the U.S. Learn how to fill out and file the 8843 form with guidance from UConn Accounting faculty and head of the UConn site of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and ISSS staff.
Meeting Link: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m6dedeebcbdd6949334f43a8230d93969
Meeting Number: 120 520 6943
Password: Taxes!

 

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Arthur Galinat
Associate Director

International Student & Scholar Services

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

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