All students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status and their dependents must file an income tax form every year in order to be in compliance with the regulations. This is true regardless of whether they earned income (worked) while in the United States or not. Income tax issues for foreigners are complex and confusing. 聽

The university鈥檚 will help you understand your U.S. tax residency status and associated personal responsibilities as a U.S. taxpayer. The tax office provides access to resources and tools designed to help you fulfill your U.S. tax filing obligations.

All international employees working at 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录, or individuals receiving a stipend or scholarship payment through the CU payroll system, must to meet with an聽International Tax Specialist and should anticipate keeping in touch with the tax office throughout their CU career.

Tax Filing Support

To assist students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status with U.S. tax filing obligations, University of Colorado鈥檚聽聽provides a variety of helpful resources including聽聽to qualified 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students and scholars. Please review the聽Tax Preparation Support document聽for further information.

Caution

Please note that the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) use the terms "resident" and "nonresident" to mean different things. While an international student on a F-1 or J-1 visa or an Exchange Visitor on a J-1 visa hold nonimmigrant/nonresident status in terms of immigration, they can in some instances be considered a resident for tax filing purposes.