International Student Taxes
Disclaimer: The information here aims to provide international students with a general understanding of tax principles relating to themselves.
The International Student and Scholar Center (ISSC) does not offer advice on tax and tax law compliance.
For tax-related support, please contact a certified tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The content provided here is only for informational purposes.
Sprintax
You may use Sprintax, a self-preparation tax software that will guide you through each part of the tax preparation process, for international students filing taxes. With an average federal refund of $914 and an average state refund of $460, it's worth checking out!
How to Use Sprintax
1. Create a Sprintax account or login to your existing account.
2. Answer some simple questions.
3. If you have received an access code or Sprintax discount code, enter it in the “review your order” section.
4. Sprintax will prepare the necessary tax returns.
5. Download and print your tax return form(s). However, depending on your circumstances, you may be able to e-file your federal tax return.
6. Sign and send the forms to the relevant tax department as per the instructions provided in the return pack.
What documents and information might I need to have available in preparing my taxes?
- Passport
- U.S. entry and exit dates for current and all past visits to the US
- All income forms: Final payslips, W2 forms, 1042-S and/or 1099
- Visa/Immigration Status information, including Form I-20 (if applicable)
- Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). If you do not have an ITIN, Sprintax can help you get one! If you are using Sprintax for state tax return(s) preparation only, you will need a copy of your already prepared federal tax return (for the current and previous years, if you filed any)
Need Help? Attend a Virtual Nonresident Sprintax Webinar
Learn everything you need to know about filling your 2025 non-resident taxes by registering for one of the following Nonresident Tax Webinar's offered by Sprintax. Webinars will cover topics including:
- Who must file
- Tax residency
- FICA
- State returns
- Implications of misfiling
- How to use Sprintax to prepare compliant tax returns
All webinar times are listed in Mountain Time (MT).
WATCH: How to get the most out of Sprintax
Disclaimer: Weber State University does not share students’ private information with Sprintax. Sprintax is an independent service and does not represent WSU. Using Sprintax is optional, and WSU does not require or endorse any tax filing service.
WSU does not provide tax advice and cannot guarantee the quality or results of Sprintax or any other tax service. WSU staff cannot help enter information, prepare, review, or submit tax returns. Students are responsible for their own tax filings.
If you need help, we encourage you to use a tax professional or a service of your choice.