Dear Exchange Scholars,
Have a great winter break!
The OISS office will be closed December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Have a wonderful winter break, and see you in the new year!
Do you have a travel signature?
As we are getting closer to the end of year travel, check to see if you have a travel signature on your DS-2019. Travel signatures are valid for 1 year. You do not need to request another travel signature if it is still valid.
The signature is located in this section on the first page of your DS-2019:
Have a great winter break!
The OISS office will be closed December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Have a wonderful winter break, and see you in the new year!
Do you have a travel signature?
As we are getting closer to the end of year travel, check to see if you have a travel signature on your DS-2019. Travel signatures are valid for 1 year. You do not need to request another travel signature if it is still valid.
The signature is located in this section on the first page of your DS-2019:
Get ready for taxes next April!
International scholars are required to report their taxes every year in April. Our office will send you an email in spring with information about a free tax filing service for nonresidents, called Sprintax. Prepare your documents in advance and make sure you have everything you need to file your taxes. For more information, please visit our tax resources page.
International scholars are required to report their taxes every year in April. Our office will send you an email in spring with information about a free tax filing service for nonresidents, called Sprintax. Prepare your documents in advance and make sure you have everything you need to file your taxes. For more information, please visit our tax resources page.
Do I need to file taxes?
1 - If you worked last year and earned any money, then you must file a tax return.
2 - If you did not earn any money last year, then you only need to file form 8843.
3 - Depending on your situation, you may need to file both a federal and state tax return.
Filing your tax return can be completed using the Sprintax software we provide in the spring.
More questions?
The ISSS office cannot provide tax advice since we are not tax professionals. However, please review some of the resources we provide. If you have specific questions, please reach out to a tax professional.
1 - If you worked last year and earned any money, then you must file a tax return.
2 - If you did not earn any money last year, then you only need to file form 8843.
3 - Depending on your situation, you may need to file both a federal and state tax return.
Filing your tax return can be completed using the Sprintax software we provide in the spring.
More questions?
The ISSS office cannot provide tax advice since we are not tax professionals. However, please review some of the resources we provide. If you have specific questions, please reach out to a tax professional.