Office of International Programs

Most international students and scholars present in the United States during the previous calendar year must file tax documents in mid-April.

• If you are a nonresident who had U.S. source income (including wages or a taxable scholarship), you must file a nonresident tax return (Form 1040-NR).

• If you are a nonresident, even if you had no U.S. source income, you probably need to file Form 8843.  

• If you are a resident, you need to file a resident tax return (Form 1040) if your worldwide income is more than the filing threshold for your filing status and age. If you do not have a filing requirement, it may be to your advantage to file a tax return.

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App State partners with the Nonresident Tax Help Group (NoRTH) to provide free tax preparation software, tools, and support. 

TIMELINE:

• February: International students and scholars receive an email from issso@appstate.edu with a reminder to request your free NoRTH membership.

• March:  Follow the steps on the NoRTH member pages to gather your income documents (if you received income), determine your tax residency, and do your taxes. Help is available via email assistance, online office hours, and an in-person or remote tax clinic.

• April:  File your tax documents by the filing deadline in mid-April.

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