Tax Information
This information is intended for the use of F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors at WSU to comply with U.S. tax laws.
Click here if you received U.S. based income in 2011 (for example: a job or a scholarship), and your visa status was one of the following on December 31, 2011:
Click here if you did not receive any U.S. based income in 2011, and your status was one of the following in December 31, 2011:
GLACIER Tax Prep said I'm a "resident" for tax purposes-after I created my user account and answered the questions in Step 1. What are my options now?
Notes
It is not necessary for your F-2/J-2 family members to create a separate GLACIER account unless they earned income in 2011.
You must send your tax form/s to the Internal Revenue Service yourself. International Programs will not send them for you.
Nonresident F-1/J-1 students and scholars cannot file electronically.
Filing Deadlines for tax forms:
- Form 8843 for (F and J visitors with NO income): June 15, 2012
- Forms 1040NR-EZ, 1040NR file 8843 with these forms if you earned income): April 17, 2012
Other Information
IRS Website: www.irs.gov
Local IRS Walk-in Office:
Internal Revenue Service, 920 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA
The local IRS is available to answer tax-related questions and to accept ITIN applications with tax returns attached (you must show original photo-identification). IRS will not prepare your individual tax return for you.
IRS National Tax assistance telephone number: 1-800-829-1040.
WSU Payroll Services for questions regarding income taxes, or medicare and social security taxes withheld from your paycheck, or W-2, or 1042S Income statements please contact the Payroll Services Office at: 335-9575, payroll@wsu.edu.
Disclaimer: This information is obtained from a variety of sources as a starting point for you. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) does not make any claim for accuracy, and will not be liable for any mistakes you may make in your return.
Page Updated: February 6, 2012