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Common questions about tax filing status for foreign nationals
What do I need to know about federal tax compliance as an NRA?
Taxes are filed and paid on an annual basis with the IRS. FIling is required even if no income is earned. The deadline to file is April 15 of each year, unless this date falls on a weekend, in which case filing is due by the following Monday.
The United States has tax treaties with several foreign countries. Under these treaties, residents (not necessarily citizens) of foreign countries are taxed at a reduced rate, or exempt specific income amounts of U.S.-sourced income and/or scholarship/fellowship payments from taxation.
What is a Form 1042-S, and when should I receive it?
A 1042-S is a year-end federal tax document given to a non-resident alien who received wages exempted from federal and state tax withholding by a tax treaty received a non-qualified taxable scholarship
Sprintax Tax Prep is a web-based tool designed specifically for non-resident alien tax filers. This program produces the required documents to file your Federal taxes (Forms 1040NR and Form 8843).
What are Acceptable Payments to Foreign Nationals Chart
FORM W-2: WAGE AND TAX STATEMENT
UVA is required by federal law to provide each employee with a Form W-2. Employees can expect to receive a Form W-2 by January 31 of each year. For employees who have left UVA, W-2’s will be mailed by January 31.