Tax Filing Deadline April 15

If you were physically present in the United States on a F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, H-1B, TN, or O immigration status for any time between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008 (even if it was for one day) you must file a 2008 Federal Income Tax Return. This includes dependents (F-2s, J-2s) regardless of their age. 2008 Federal Income Tax Returns are to be completed and mailed (postmarked) by April 15, 2009.  If you are currently abroad or received no U.S. income during 2008, your tax filing deadline is (postmarked by) June 15, 2009.

Need assistance in filing your taxes?

• If you are a Nonresident for tax purposes, CINTAX:  a web-based federal income tax preparation software (provided FREE of charge by Emory University) to prepare Forms 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ is available, click here for instructions on how to access CINTAX.  CINTAX is used only to complete the federal tax form, 1040NR-EZ.  If you need help with you state income tax form or any other tax form, use one of the contacts listed in the TAX Preparation Resources below.
• If you are a Resident for tax purposes and your 2008 Household Income was less than $42,000, you can get free income tax preparation assistance until April 9.  Click here for more information, Vita Free Tax Preparation
• Both free and fee-based tax preparation assistance is available to international students and scholars, both residents and nonresidents for tax purposes. Click the links below to access these resources.  

Tax Preparation Resources for Nonresidents for Tax Purposes

Tax Preparation Resources for Residents for Tax Purposes

If you need additional information about filing income tax returns, you can access a longer article on the ISSP website, www.emory.edu/issp/finances/taxdetail08.html or www.irs.gov.