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Nonresident international employees and students can access free tax preparation software

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis once again partnering with to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.

The discount code will enable nonresident alien employees and students in F or J status to file their 2025 federal tax return and other required forms. Sprintax can also help with state tax filing. However, if you elect to file a state tax return using Sprintax, you’ll need to pay an additional fee.

Sprintax Returns is a user-friendly resource to help international employees:

  • Determine resident or nonresident U.S. tax residency status and filing requirements.
  • Prepare necessary tax return documents including forms 1040-NR and 8843 which can then be printed, signed and mailed for filing. (Some users may be able to file electronically, instead.)
  • Ensure all applicable tax treaties are applied.
  • Find assistance and information with an available ,Ìý,Ìý and email access to Sprintax tax professionals.

To take advantage of this resource, watch for emails from the International Tax Office that include your discount code.

Form 1042-S available electronically through Sprintax Calculus

Tax year 2025 1042-S forms for employees and students will be available electronically in Sprintax Calculus. Paper forms will be mailed only to individuals who have not provided consent to receive their 1042-S form electronically through Sprintax Calculus. Please review the February email from CUintltax-noreply@sprintax.com, notifying that 1042-S forms are available.

Recipients should use these form(s) when preparing their personal income tax return forms. It’s also important to remember that even if they did not earn U.S. income, nonresident F and J students and scholars are required to file IRS Form 8843.

Employees and students who provided electronic consent but no longer have access to their campus portal or did not provide e-consent and have not received their mailed form by March 25 should visit the  webpage and follow the Form 1042-S request instructions.

Visit the  anytime throughout the year to learn more about your filing obligations.

Sprintax Open Webinar dates, times and registration links

Sprintax will host regular tax webinars throughout the spring where you can learn more about your U.S. tax filing obligations and how Sprintax can help you meet them.

  • Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. MT – 
  • Wednesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. MT – 
  • Monday, March 16 at noon MT – 
  • Friday, March 27 at 9 a.m. MT – 
  • Wednesday, April 1 at 11 a.m. MT – 
  • Tuesday, April 7 at 6 a.m. MT – 
  • Tuesday, April 14 at noon MT –Â