Taxes

All international students must file taxes for 2022 by April 18, 2023 whether you have income or not. Make an appointment today with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), a student organization that will help you with your taxes for free!

Form 8843

Form 8843 is for those students 1) who did not have an income in the US, and/or 2) whose scholarship does not exceed tuition. VITA offers appointments to help students file Form 8843. You must sign up in advance. All appointments are in Violette Hall 1010.

  • Last Name A-M: February 08th from 7-9 PM (Wednesday)
  • Last Name N-Z: February 15th from 7-9 PM (Wednesday)
  • Makeup: March 22nd from 6-8 PM (Wednesday)

Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ

Form 1040NR is for those students 1) who had an income in the US, and/or 2) whose scholarship exceeded the cost of tuition. VITA offers appointments on Saturdays to help students and scholars file Form 1040NR. You must sign up in advance. All appointments are in the Violette Hall 1400 area.

  • February 11th from 8 AM – 2 PM (Saturday)
  • February 25th from 8 AM – 2 PM (Saturday)
  • March 25th from 8 AM – 2 PM (Saturday)

Contact VITA

Reach out to VITA with your tax questions.

  • Website: VITA webpage
  • Email: vita@truman.edu
  • Phone: (660) 785-6064

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1.  What is income that is subject to income tax?

Non-residents are subject to taxation on income earned in U.S., including compensation for services, scholarships, prizes and awards, and honorarium payments.

2. Do I need to take any documents with me to my VITA appointment?

Yes. Every employer must provide a form to report your wages (W-2 form).

3. Can I use free software?

Free online software (ex. Turbo Tax) is not designed to handle the special rules for international students, and therefore we do not recommend them. Sprintax is a company that provides tax assistance specifically for non-residents, but you do have to pay to use them.