Taxes
The Global Education Office has teamed up with Sprintax to provide you with an easy-to-use tax preparation software designed for nonresident students and scholars in the US. We (and all other university staff) are not qualified or allowed to provide individual tax advice.
Tax Reporting Requirement
All individuals who were in the United States on F or J status anytime during 2023 are REQUIRED to file a Form 8843 with the IRS (the Internal Revenue Service).
If you earned more than $0 of taxable US source income, you may also need to file a federal tax return with the IRS. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may also need to file a state tax return(s). The Sprintax tax software program will help you figure out your tax filing requirement and residency status.
Tax Filing Deadline
April 15, 2024 is the last day for residents and nonresidents who earned US income to file Federal tax returns for the 2023 tax year. International students will receive an email with information about accessing Sprintax in early February 2024.
Tax Preparation Webinars
Attend a tax webinar that will provide extensive information about filing 2023 taxes with topics that will include, who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return.
- Thursday, February 8 @ 1 pm ET – Register here
- Tuesday, February 20 @ 12 pm ET – Register here
- Tuesday, March 5 @ 4 pm ET – Register here
- Wednesday, March 20 @ 2 pm ET – Register here
- Wednesday, March 27 @ 1 pm ET – Register here
- Thursday, April 4 @ 3 pm ET – Register here
- Wednesday, April 10 @ 12 pm ET – Register here
- Monday, April 15 @ 1 pm ET – Register here
Additional Information About Filing Taxes with Sprintax
Review the Sprintax Non-resident Tax Preparation Information document for additional tax filing information. In addition, review Sprintax_Instructions for students for easy-to-understand steps for filing taxes.
If you have generic questions about accessing the Sprintax tax software, email global@vcu.edu. Please keep in mind that GEO cannot legally provide forms, information, deadlines, or advice to you about US taxes. If you have questions about your taxes, please contact Sprintax directly at hello@sprintax.com.
If you have questions about your US tax obligations and Sprintax is unable to assist, please do one or both of the following:
Contact the appropriate tax agency
- Federal taxes at www.irs.gov
- Virginia state taxes at www.tax.virginia.gov
OR
Contact a tax preparation service or certified public accountant (CPA).
Just do an internet search for “tax preparation service Richmond, VA” or “CPA Richmond, VA."