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Filing Taxes as an International Student - Understanding your U.S. Tax Obligations
It is important to be aware that, as a nonresident in the US, you’re legally required to file a tax return if you received US income during 2024 by the 15 April 2025 deadline. Even if you didn’t work or receive income in the US, you’re still obliged to file a Form 8843 with the IRS.
The International Affairs office has arranged for you to have access to Sprintax. Sprintax will guide you through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents, and check if you’re due a tax refund.
Sprintax was used by over 170,000 international students, scholars, and nonresidents last year, and the average Federal refund received by eligible students was over $1,185.
If you are employed by Texas A&M University-San Antonio and have questions about your automatic tax withholdings, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (210) 784-2058 or email PayrollServices.
The tax year runs from January 1 to December 31.
The 2024 Tax deadline is April 15, 2025.
Please contact International Affairs for the unique login code. These codes are for Texas A&M University–San Antonio international students ONLY.
Once you complete the preparation process in the Sprintax software, you may need to print, sign and mail your documents to the IRS. Depending on your circumstances, you can e-file your Federal tax return. However, this will depend on certain eligibility criteria. You can learn more about eligibility in this Sprintax blog.
If you have any questions, the Sprintax team will happily help via their 24/7 Live Chat.
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Important note: The staff at International Affairs are not trained in taxation, and therefore cannot answer specific tax questions or help you prepare your tax forms. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to meet your tax obligations and do so accurately. The above information is not legal advice; it is information provided to you. U.S. tax laws can be complex and confusing. Laws that apply to international students are different from those that apply to U.S. citizens.