Tax Information for International Student and/or Scholar

Below you will find the form which will provide information about filing taxes as an International Student and/or Scholar. Please keep in mind that International & Study Away Programs (ISAP) at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is not permitted to assist students with this process due to role requirements and regulations. The following information and the attached worksheet are both provided as a resource for getting started:

Tax Preparation Resources for International Students and Scholars

Students with no gross income who are classified as Nonresident Aliens for the tax year must ONLY file the Form 8843. This form is required to claim exemption from counting days of presence toward becoming a Resident for tax purposes. Generally this form can be completed without the assistance of a professional or software program. ISAP cannot answer questions on how to complete the Form 8843. Instructions on where to mail the Form 8843 can be found on page 3 of the form. For further information please see www.irs.gov .

The Form 8843 can be found here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8843.pdf

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