Nonresident international employees and students can access free tax preparation software
CU is once again partnering with to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.
The discount code will enable nonresident alien employees and students in F or J status to file their 2024 federal tax return and other required forms. Sprintax can also help with state tax filing. However, if you elect to file a state tax return using Sprintax, you’ll need to pay an additional fee.
Sprintax Returns is a user-friendly resource to help international employees:
- Determine resident or nonresident U.S. tax residency status and filing requirements.
- Prepare necessary tax return documents including forms 1040-NR and 8843 which can then be printed, signed and mailed for filing. (Some users may be able to file electronically, instead.)
- Ensure all applicable tax treaties are applied.
- Find assistance and information with an available ,Ìý,Ìý and email access to Sprintax tax professionals.
To take advantage of this resource, watch for emails from the International Tax Office that include your discount code.
Form 1042-S available electronically through Sprintax Calculus
For the first time, tax year 2024 1042-S forms for employees and students will be available electronically in Sprintax Calculus, eliminating delivery errors and reducing wait times for these critical reporting forms. Paper forms will be mailed only to individuals who have not provided consent to receive their 1042-S form electronically through Sprintax Calculus. Please review the February email from CUintltax-noreply@sprintax.com, notifying that 1042-S forms are available.
Recipients should use these form(s) when preparing their personal income tax return forms. It’s also important to remember that even if they did not earn U.S. income, nonresident F and J students and scholars are required to file IRS Form 8843.
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· the anytime throughout the year to learn more about your filing obligations.
Finally, Sprintax will host regular tax webinars throughout the spring where you can learn more about your U.S. tax filing obligations and how Sprintax can help you meet them.
Sprintax Open Webinar dates, times and registration links
- Tuesday, March 4 at 2 p.m. MT –Â
- Wednesday, March 19 at noon MT –Â
- Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. MT –Â
- Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. MT –Â
- Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. MT –Â
- Monday, April 14 at 11 a.m. MT –Â