The Internal Revenue Service provides detailed information for nonresident aliens and is your best source for tax related questions.
International Tax
Anyone receiving payments from a U.S. source, whether they are U.S. residents or internationals are subject to U.S. taxation. There are specific regulations and processes required for determining the tax withholdings for international persons. In certain situations, there could be a tax treaty that may exist to exempt an international person from taxes or there may be regulations that allow a reduction in taxes.
There are four definitions that are important to the international tax process:
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The Ohio State University uses a secure online international tax compliance software called Sprintax Calculus. Sprintax Calculus captures the information required to determine the actual tax status of an international person. All international persons who are not U.S. Residents and who are receiving payments from The Ohio State University are required to have a Sprintax profile. Therefore, a Sprintax profile is required even if an international employee, student, scholar or visitor meets the definition of a Resident Alien for Tax Purposes.
Sprintax Calculus
As a foreign national, you may already know how daunting understanding your tax obligations can be. That's why the university has provided you with a program called Sprintax Calculus. Sprintax Calculus is a web-based computer program that provides a "beginning to end" tax compliance solution. Once the university determines that you are a nonresident alien, you will receive an email to your osu.edu email address directing you to the Sprintax Calculus website with a username and password for entry. After asking a few simple questions, the Sprintax Calculus program will determine your taxation.
The Sprintax Calculus system does the following:
- Makes tax residency, withholding, and income tax treaty determinations
- Provides all taxation paperwork
- Manages all paperwork
- Maintains individual taxation data and individual tax treaty data
- Provides year-end taxation documents
- Provides a process for completing a Federal and state tax return online
Throughout the year, international persons should update their individual Sprintax profile if any of the following changes occur:
- Immigration status (change in visa types)
- Departure date
- Dates present in the United States
- E-mail and home address
- Social Security Number or ITIN
After updating your information, your forms should be re-submitted as instructed.
If you are a nonresident alien and you have not received Sprintax Calculus information, please submit a request through HR Connection.
If you are a nonresident alien (international student or worker), DO NOT complete the online W-4. Making changes using the online W-4 may cause an error in your tax withholding. As a nonresident alien, completing your Sprintax profile will provide you with a nonresident alien W-4 form.
Disclaimer: This is general information designed to assist nonresident aliens with questions about their tax status, tax return filing and the use of the Sprintax Calculus system while they are present at The Ohio State University. The information herein is not to be relied upon to determine your tax, your tax status or to file your tax return. Employees at OSU are not trained to assist with tax matters. It is suggested you consult with a tax professional to assist you.
Filing Taxes in the United States
As an international student or scholar the income you earn in the U.S. is subject to taxation. Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the State taxation department require all individuals that earn income in the United States to file a tax return, which is due on April 15 of the following year. As a nonresident alien, you are required to file a federal tax return, Form 1040-NR and Ohio state tax return Form IT 1040. As an employee of The Ohio State University, you are eligible to complete your federal and state tax returns using the Sprintax Returns software.
Additional Sprintax information can be found on the Sprintax YouTube channel, the Sprintax Blog, and the Sprintax Blog specific to J-1 taxes.
Filing Taxes in the United States - Frequently Asked Questions
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