Tax Filing Support
The 2025 tax filing season is for income earned in the U.S. and scholarships/fellowships received from January 1 – December 31, 2025. The tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026.
Tax Filing Status
Determining one's tax obligation can be a serious challenge, especially as it varies on a case-by-case basis. Generally, most international students & scholars who are on F and J visas are considered nonresidents for tax purposes. International students on J-1 & F-1 visas are automatically considered nonresident for their first five calendar years in the US, whilst Scholars/Researchers on J visas are automatically considered nonresidents for two out of the last six calendar years in the US. If you’ve been in the US for longer than the five or two year periods, the Substantial Presence Test will determine your tax residency.
Tax Treaties
A number of foreign countries have income tax treaties with the United States, which can often reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on income earned. View the Tax Treaty Chart for Students to see if you are from a tax treaty country.
Note: If you did not fill out Form 8233 when you were hired, you should contact UO Payroll: payroll@uoregon.edu, 541-346-3151.
Taxation Overview
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If you did not earn any US income nor receive a scholarship, fellowship or grant:
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If you earned US income and/or received a 'taxable' scholarship, fellowship or grant or received NIL income (student athletes) in 2025:
How to File a Tax Return
Cost | Step 1: Tax Documents | Step 2: Sprintax Account | Step 3: Receive Tax Forms | Step 4: Mail Your Forms
We have teamed up with Sprintax to provide you with an easy-to-use tax preparation software designed for nonresident students and scholars in the U.S. UO staff cannot provide individual tax advice.
Sprintax will help you determine your tax status, so you don't have to figure this out on your own. If Sprintax determines that you are a 'resident' for federal tax purposes, you won’t be able to continue using the software. Instead, you can use other online tax preparation software like TurboTax, H&R Block, or you can get personal assistance from a professional tax preparer in the community.
Cost
- If you are a UO international student (or OPT/STEM OPT student) or J-1 Scholar filing as a non-resident for tax purposes, ISSS has pre-paid the Sprintax fee to prepare the federal tax return (Form 1040 NR) and Form 8843, but you must create an account or login to Sprintax using the link in step 2 below. You are responsible for paying the Sprintax fee to prepare a state tax return, or any other required forms other than the federal tax return.
- If you are a current international Graduate Employee (GE) and filing as a non-resident for tax purposes, the CBA requires that the UO provide free access to state and federal tax filing software to all international graduate students who have held GE positions in the relevant tax year. The UO has pre-paid the Sprintax fee for you to file both a federal and state tax return. The federal tax filing code will be automatically applied when you create an account with Sprintax using the link in step 2 below. The state tax filing code is not automatically applied. ISSS will send an email to all international GEs in January with the state tax code or you can request it by sending an email to intl@uoregon.edu.
- If you are a current international student or scholar filing as a resident for tax purposes, you cannot file through Sprintax and all fees associated with filing your federal and state tax returns are your responsibility. Sprintax only supports non-resident tax filers.
Step 1: Gather all Tax-related Documents You May Need
Document | Description |
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Passport, visa, I-20 or DS-2019 | Documents you need for filing with Sprintax |
1095 -B | Proof of health insurance coverage. This form will be mailed to you. |
Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) | If you do not have a social security number but have a scholarship, fellowship or grant, you must apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number |
W-2 | This form reports your wage earnings if you worked. |
1042-S | This form is used to report:
If you received this type of income, the 1042-S will be e-mailed to you by March 15 from the payer. |
U.S. entry and exit dates for current and past visits to the U.S. | In addition to passport stamps, you can review or print your U.S. travel history |
1099 | This form reports miscellaneous income. Can be interest on bank accounts, stocks, bonds, dividends, earning through freelance employment |
1098-T | This form is to claim education expense tax credits by those who are resident tax filers. Nonresident tax filers cannot claim education expense tax credits. |
Step 2: Create Your Free Sprintax Account
Read the Sprintax Instructions for International Students and educate yourself on the tax filing process. As a UO student, you have access to free federal tax return preparation and Form 8843 filing through Sprintax. Your exclusive UO discount code: F25UO750.
New to Sprintax? Create your account with a new User ID and password. Already have an account? Simply log in with your existing credentials.
Log in or Create Sprintax Account
Step 3: Receive Tax Return Forms
If you did not earn any US Income: Sprintax will generate a completed Form 8843 for you and each of your dependents (if you have any).
Step 4: Mail Your Federal and State Tax Returns and Form 8843
Form 8843
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Austin, Texas 73301-0215
Federal Form 1040 NR
You will be required to download, print and sign your federal tax return and mail it to the IRS.
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Austin, Texas 73301-0215
If you have a state filing requirement, you must also mail to the State of Oregon.
Oregon Department of Revenue
PO Box 14555
Salem, OR 97309-0940
Where to Get Help
Sprintax Resources
Free educational tax webinars
Sprintax is hosting a number of free educational tax webinars that will be available to nonresidents prior to and during the US tax filing season. You may register using the registration links below for a session that works well for you. Note: All webinar times posted at the link below are in Eastern Time (ET) which is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time.
https://hs.sprintax.com/hubfs/Sprintax_Webinar_Schedule_2025_Tax_Season.pdf
If you need help while using Sprintax, you can contact their support team
Email: hello@sprintax.com
24/7 Live Chat Help (available once you create a Sprintax account and login)
UO Resources
Disclaimer: The University of Oregon, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) are NOT permitted to assist any student/scholar with any IRS tax form preparation or tax related questions. The information provided is intended for your educational benefit. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Sprintax, a certified tax preparer or a local IRS field office.