Assistance with Filing Tax Returns
Each year between mid-January and April 15, persons who have income in the U.S. (including international students and researchers) are required to file income tax returns. Tax returns provide an opportunity to apply for money that was withheld in amounts greater than the actual tax liability to be refunded to the applicant.All employees who have taxable income from employment in the United States will receive a Form W-2, which is a statement of earnings. This form will arrive at the home address of the employee in mid-January. The Form W-2 is essential for filing a tax return. All non-resident aliens (NRA) who have taxable scholarship income or tax treaty exemptions will receive a Form 1042-S, which is a statement of that income received during the year. Persons with the above types of income may not file a tax return until AFTER the Form 1042-S has been received.
The
United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a program to
help with tax preparation. This is called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) and will be available at UMSL each spring. Please inquire in the
International Student and Scholar Services office about this important
tax return preparation service.
Spring
2009 Tax Return Preparation Workshops
Workshops for nonresident alien students and scholars have been scheduled
for Spring 2009. Please note that the workshop is only for nonresident alien students and scholars. Tax return preparation assistance for Resident Aliens or Lawful Permanent Residents will be done by appointment only. Call 516-5229 to schedule an appointment.
Workshops will be held on the following dates and locations:
Wed- February 11 |
2pm - 4pm |
CCB 005 |
Fri- February 13 (cancelled) |
2pm - 4pm |
CCB 005 |
Wed- February 25 |
2pm - 4pm |
CCB 005 |
| Wed- March 4 | 2pm - 4pm | CCB 005 |
Fri- March 6 |
2pm - 4pm | CCB 005 |
| Wed- March 11 | 2pm - 4pm | CCB 005 |
| Fri- March 13 | 2pm - 4pm | CCB 005 |
| Wed- March 18 | 2pm - 4pm | CCB 005 |
| Wed- April 8 | 2pm - 4pm | CCB 005 |
| Thurs- April 9 | 9am - 11am | CCB 106 |
Please bring the following items with you when attending the workshops:
- W-2(s) and/or 1042-S(s)
- Passport
- I-20 or DS-2019
- I-94
- Copy of last year's tax return (if you filed one)
- Bank routing and account number (if you would like any refund to be direct deposited)
Please call 516-5229 to reserve a spot at one of the workshops.
Sandra
Crawshaw
Nonresident Alien Tax Specialist
Office Location:
261Millenium Student Center
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63121-4499
Phone: 314-516-7298
Fax 314-516-5636
E-mail: scrawshaw@umsl.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM