Important Tax Filing Information:
                                          
                                          All international students who were living in the U.S. during 2024 must submit their
                                                taxes to the IRS by April 15, 2025.
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          Free Tax Filing with Sprintax:
                                          
                                          To make tax filing easier, International Student Services (ISS) is providing free access to Sprintax, a tax preparation service, for all UCM international students.
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             - How to Access Sprintax:
- ISS will email you a unique code to access  in late January or early February.
- Look out for an email with the subject line "UCM International Students - Tax preparation services are now available!" to get started.
- Follow the instructions in the email to log in and begin your tax filing process.
- Important: Please review the  for helpful information on tax filing.
                                          
                                          Webinars for Tax Filing Assistance:
                                          
                                          Sprintax is hosting several webinars to help you with your tax preparation. Be sure
                                                to register for one of the following sessions:
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          Tax Filing Considerations:
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             - No Earned Income in 2024?
- You must file with the IRS before the deadline (April 15, 2025). This applies even if you didn't
                                                   earn income in the U.S. during the year.
- Received Taxable Scholarships?
- If you received a taxable scholarship or stipend (e.g., a housing allowance), you
                                                   will need to file a form, which UCM will provide.
- Educational Credits ():
- This form is only for U.S. nationals and residents.
- If you are not a U.S. national or resident, you do not need this form for tax filing.
Sprintax will help you determine your U.S. residency status. If Sprintax identifies
                                                you as a U.S. resident, please contact Student Financial Services for the 1098-T form.