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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
TAX WORKSHOP2015
INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
Did you have health insurance you purchased from the Health Insurance
Marketplace?
INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
• Entered the U.S. in 2015?• What country are you from? • Tax Treaty Country?• Type of Visa?• Married to a U.S. resident or
citizen in 2014?• 5 year test
Nonresident Students Filing Requirements
All F, J, M, and Q status holders must file a Form 8843 to substantiate non-residence and possibly a Form 1040NR-EZ or Form 1040NR.
FILING REQUIREMENT
You must file Form 1040NR-EZ or1040NR if you have:1. Wages or Scholarship Income Exempt by
Treaty
2. Wages of $3,950 or more
3. Taxable Scholarship Income
4. A Refund Due of Taxes Withheld5. If you received a Form 1095-A
If you received a Form 1095-A, you will need to complete the Form 8962 and include this form with your Form 1040NR.
Consequences of Failure to File
• You may lose a refund you are entitled to.
• You may jeopardize your immigration status. Nonimmigrant alien status requires that the individual not violate any U.S. laws, including tax laws.
International Students (F & J)
• Nonresident Alien Status • Includes immediate family
members
• All must file Form 8843
FORM 8843
Complete only if not required to file 1040 NR
LINE 9
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO276 MANWARING CENTER, MAILSTOP 0775 REXBURG ID 83460-0775 (208) 496-1320
LINE 10
R. MIKE OSWALD – INTERNATIONAL SERVICES MANAGER
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO276 MANWARING CENTER, MAILSTOP 0775 REXBURG ID 83460-0775 (208) 496-1320
FORM 8843
Sign and date
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX 73301-0215
Mail To:
FORM 1040NR
4,400 150
300
04$2,000
15 $960 $131
Box 1
4,400
Amount on Line 11 is last year’s state refund plus $10
Box 2
$960
Box 2
04$2,000
Box 17
300
Everyone
69
Box 2
Box 7
150
$131
Finishing the Return
• Attach 8843, W-2 and 1042-S
• Sign & date • Keep copy• Mail by April 15
Internal Revenue Service CenterAustin, TX 73301-0215
Mail To:
IDAHO RETURN
Filing Requirements
• Nonresident – Income over $2,500. File Form 43.
• Any person who had Idaho income tax withheld can file even if not required to do so.
FORM 43
SCH - $960
Line 12 1040NR
Wages & Taxable Scholarship
Taxable Scholarship
Ln 8 + Ln 12 1040 NR
Ln 23 – 1040NR
IDAHO SUBTRACTIONS1. IF YOU ENTERED A STATE TAX REFUND ON 1040NR, LINE 11, IT SHOULD BE SUBTRACTED OUT ON FORM 39NR.
2. IF YOU PAID FOR HEALTH INSURANCE IN 2014, YOU CAN DEDUCT THE AMOUNT PAID ON FORM 39NR.
Ln 11 – 1040NR
Health Insurance Paid
Ln 38 – 1040NR
Box 17 – W-2
8
300
Finishing the Idaho Return
• Attach Idaho Form 39NR• Attach W-2s and 1042Ss• Sign & date the return• Attach complete copy of Federal Return
• Keep copy• Mail by April 15th
Use Envelope in Packet
Mail To:
or Mail To:
Idaho State Tax CommissionP. O. Box 56
Boise ID 83756-0056
SOCIAL SECURITY TAX
Social Security Tax You are NOTNOT subject to Social
Security and Medicare tax withholding on your wages if:
You have on campus employmentYou are authorized for Curricular
or Optional Practical TrainingYou are authorized for employment
due to Economic Hardship
FICA REFUNDS
When withheld in error:- Ask employer for refund. If
employer is unable to refund these taxes, request statement.
- If not refunded, use IRS Form 843 and Form 8316 to request refund.