TAX INFORMATION

TAX Filing Requirements

Whether you worked in 2008 or not, filing the United States income taxes with the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) is required by federal law and mandated by your immigration status if you were present in the US in 2008. This also applies to your dependents on F-2/J-2 visas.  Failure to file taxes may result in revoking your immigration status. In addition, you may be entitled for a tax refund, which you may want to receive.

The Deadline for filing taxes

• If you worked and/or received room & board scholarship in 2008, file form1040NR-EZ, 8843, and IL1040 by April 15, 2009.
• If you did not have any income during 2008, file form 8843 by June 15, 2009

• Tips to file IL 1040
• Where to send the forms
• Glossary
• Refund for Social Security and Medicare Taxes

 * Please note that this information is advisory in nature and is not a legal advice.