This workshop is designed for F-1 and J-1 students who are non-residents for tax purposes. This workshop will NOT offer assistance with individual tax return forms, but will provide background that will be helpful to you as you prepare your tax forms either by hand or using tax software such as CINTAX.

Topics covered will include residency for tax purposes, filing requirements, exemptions and deductions, types of income (including fellowships), tax treaties, and a brief overview of Form 1040-NR/NR-EZ.

TAX RESIDENCY: In general, international students in F or J status for five years or less (since 2005 or later) file tax forms as non-residents. If you are not sure whether or not you are a resident for tax purposes, please review the information and resources at Tax Laws and Filing Requirements.

Workshop Preparation: Please PRINT the workshop handout, Introduction to U.S. Taxes for F-1 and J-1 Students: NON-RESIDENTS FOR TAX PURPOSES pdf icon and bring it with you to the workshop. Handouts will not be available at the workshop.

Sponsored by the U-M Law School in collaboration with the International Center.