CINTAX - 4/11/08 Please Note: OIP has run out of CINTAX passwords for this year.

CINTAX is a tax preparation software package for use by students and scholars who need to file non-resident alien tax returns.  Please go the University of Texas website before requesting a CINTAX password to confirm that you are a non-resident alien for tax purposes.  You may request a CINTAX password by visiting: http://oip.georgetown.edu/isss/taxpassword.htm Passwords are unique and cannot be shared among friends or relatives.

WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO FILE?

Non-resident Aliens WITH income:
If you were a non-resident alien who was temporarily in the United States under an F, J, M or Q visa status in 2007 and you received U.S. income during that period, you must file the following tax forms: (1) Form 1040NR (or 1040NR-EZ) and (2) Form 8843. 

Non-resident Aliens WITHOUT income:
If you were a non-resident alien who was temporarily in the United States under an F, J, M or Q visa status in 2007 and you did not receive U.S. income you must file only Form 8843.

Resident Aliens:
Resident aliens should file Form 1040EZ, 1040A, or 1040.

Dual Status Aliens:
Please refer to IRS Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

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WHERE CAN I OBTAIN TAX FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS?

Tax forms can be obtained online on the IRS website or by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-3676. To file your return properly, it is strongly suggested that you consult the various IRS publications which supplement the instruction booklets for the actual tax forms. Some of these forms and publications are:

Forms: Form 8843 | Form 1040NR EZ | Form 1040 NR

Publications: 519 U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens | 597 U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty | 901 U.S. Tax Treaties


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WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO FILE MY TAX RETURN?

• If you received U.S. wages in 2007, a W-2 Form will be issued by your employer.  This should be mailed by 1/31/08.
• If you received a scholarship/fellowship or other non-payroll award or if you had a tax treaty benefit in 2007, a 1042-S Form will be issued by Georgetown University.  This form is mailed by the middle of March.

The due date for filing the 2007 return and paying any tax due is April 15, 2008.

If you file Form 4868 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) by April 15, you may obtain an extension of time until August 15, 2008, to file your return.  However, Form 4868 does not extend the time to pay your income tax.  You must still mail your estimated tax payment by April 15 to avoid a penalty. 

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DO I NEED A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) OR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN)?

International students and scholars submitting forms 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ must have either a SSN or ITIN. If you are required to complete only Form 8843, you do not need an ITIN or SSN.  To obtain an ITIN, complete Form W-7 Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and bring it to Georgetown’s Tax Office. You should also bring your passport, visa documents and your completed 8843, 1040NR and/or 1040NR-EZ. After March 1, 2008, Lawrence Smith or Shannal Sullivan in Georgetown’s Tax Office will be able to certify your documents and sign the W-7 for submission with your tax forms.  The Tax Office is located at 2121 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, 4th floor, Tel: (202) 687-5448.  Please call first to make an appointment.  You may take the Wisconsin Avenue GUTS bus to the Tax Office from the main campus.

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DO I NEED TO FILE A STATE TAX RETURN?

Those who received U.S. income must also file a state tax form.  Please file the form for your state of residence.

WHERE DO I FILE MY TAX FORMS?

Send Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843 together to:

Internal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX 73301-0215

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