International students must file tax forms with the U.S. government each year. The Global Education Coordinator will hold a meeting in February to go over what information students need to complete the tax forms.
Form 8843: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8843.pdf
Form 8843 Instructions: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8843.pdf
Form 1040NR-EZ: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nre.pdf
Form 1040NR-EZ Instructions: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nre.pdf
NY State Form IT203: http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pdf/2008/fillin/inc/it203_2008_fill_in.pdf
NY State Form IT203 Instructions: http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pdf/2008/inc/it203i_2008.pdf
Additional Resources
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Website: http://www.irs.gov
Phone (Forms & Publications): 800-829-3676
Phone (Advice):800-829-1040
New York State Department of Taxation
Website:http://www.tax.state.ny.us
Phone (Forms & Publications): 800-462-8100
Phone (Advice):800-225-5829
Local Rochester Office for IRS
Rochester's IRS office, at 255 East Avenue, is open during tax season Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. The local phone number is 585-263-5840. The local NYS district tax office is located at 340 East Main Street.
NAFSA: Association for International Educators
Find helpful guidelines and explanations of the Federal tax reporting requirements and tax residency status in the NAFSA Federal Income Tax Brochure (2009).
Additional Information
- For more information on taxation of non-residents, please read IRS Publication 519
- IRS guidance and resources specifically for Foreign Students and Scholars
- Access Frequently Asked Questions on international tax law from the IRS