Many international students are often caught off guard by how expensive and complicated the U.S. healthcare system can be.

Our video presentation, Intro to U.S. Healthcare, will provide you with key information when accessing care and how to save on medical bills.

Attend a Tax Workshop sponsored by OGE and the UNCP Payroll Office for information on how to correctly file your taxes! 

These workshops do not apply to students who have been in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa for more than 5 years or to J-1 non-students who have been in the U.S. more than 2 years. 

Understanding taxes is a specialized area of knowledge and we are not tax filing professionals, keep in mind we cannot prepare or review your returns.

Commonly Asked Questions regarding Taxes:

Do International Students Have to File a Tax Return? 

Received no income (i.e. wages, stipends, awards/prizes)? Yes - According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), all international students and scholars on F or J visas must file Form 8843, even if they do not earn an income while studying in the United States. File Form 8843. 

Form 8843 is not a tax return itself, but rather an informational statement that establishes the student's exempt status as a non-resident alien for tax purposes.  

Received income (i.e. wages, stipends, awards/prizes)? Yes, you must file a full tax return. 
 

When are the tax workshops?

February 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 8, 2025

Who needs to attend the tax workshop?

• F-1 and J-1 students who have been in the U.S. less than 5 years and received income (i.e. wages, stipends, awards/prizes). 
• J-1 non-students who have been in the U.S. less than 2 years and who received income. 

Does UNCP provide software to assist with preparation?

• Yes depending on your situation, only if you have any income/aid from on-campus units we have partnered with Sprintax Calculus
   
• Sprintax has two different software systems
   
  • Sprintax Calculus: This is tax compliance software that simplifies payroll processing for nonresident employers.

  • Sprintax Returns: Sprintax Returns is a Non-Resident Tax filing software that was created specifically for international students, scholars, teachers and researchers in the US on F, J, M and Q visas, to make tax prep easy and ensure they are fully compliant with the IRS tax rules

     

• Here's a step-by-step guide on how to file it:
  • Step 1: Obtain Form 8843:

  • Download from the IRS website: You can download the latest version of Form 8843 directly from the IRS website (www.irs.gov). Search for "Form 8843" to find it.

    
    Step 2: Complete the Form

  • Personal Information: Fill in your name exactly as it appears on your passport, your address in your home country, and your U.S. address (if applicable).
  • U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number: If you have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), enter it here. However, if you don't have one and are only filing Form 8843 (not a tax return), you can leave this blank.
  • Part I - General Information:
    
    • Line 1a: Enter your visa status (F-1 or J-1) and the date of your most recent entry into the U.S.
    • Line 1b: Enter your current nonimmigrant visa status (usually the same as 1a).
    • Line 4a: Count and enter the total number of days you were physically present in the U.S. during the relevant years.
    • Line 4b: Enter the number of days you were present in the U.S. during the current tax year. This should be the same as the first entry in 4a.
  • Part II (Teachers and Trainees): If you are a student, leave this section blank.
  • Part III (Students):
    
    • Line 11: Enter the name and address of your educational institution.
    • Line 12: Check "No" (unless you have applied for permanent residency).
  • Parts IV and V: Leave these sections blank.
  • Sign and Date: Sign and date the form.

  • 3. Gather Supporting Documents:

  • Copy of Form I-20 or DS-2019: This document shows your student or scholar status.
  • Copy of Passport Information Page: This page includes your photo and personal information.
  • Copy of Visa: A copy of your F-1 or J-1 visa.
  • Most Recent I-94 Record: You can retrieve your I-94 record online from the CBP website (www.cbp.gov).

  • 4. Mail the Form:

    • Make a copy: Before mailing, make a copy of the completed Form 8843 and all supporting documents for your records.

    • Mailing Address: Mail the original, signed Form 8843 and supporting documents to the following address:

      Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center Austin, TX 73301-0215

    • Certified Mail (Optional): Consider using certified mail with return receipt requested. This provides proof that you mailed the form and that the IRS received it.

  • 5. Filing Deadline:

    • If not filing a tax return: Mail Form 8843 by June 15th of the following year.

       

Who do I contact if I still have questions?

• Sprintax Calculus
  • What is Sprintax?
  • Sprintax Blog 
  • Support Email: calculussupport@sprintax.com
• Sprintax Returns
  • Support Email:  info@sprintax.com 

• Passport
• Visa stamp
• Most recent Form I-94 (download from the CBP website)
• Proof of residency in North Carolina
• Fee of $14