U.S. tax law divides non U.S. citizens into Resident Aliens and Nonresident Aliens for tax purposes. Your Tax Residency (whether you are a Nonresident Alien or a Resident Alien for tax purposes) determines how you are taxed and which tax forms you need to fill out. Resident Aliens generally are taxed on their worldwide income, the same as U.S. citizens. Nonresident Aliens are taxed only on…, If your payments during the year were not enough to cover the total income tax due, you must pay the rest to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Conversely, if you paid more than what you owe in income tax, the IRS will send back your excess payment in the form of a tax refund., You may also be required to pay tax in the state where you live or work. , Nonresident Aliens, No US source income in 2025, If you had no US source income in 2025, please follow the 8843 instructions to file on paper by June 15, 2026. Download the Form 8843 from the IRS website Form 8843 instructions (Nonresident Alien with No US Sourced Income in 2025), Had US source income in 2025, If you had US source income in 2025, you may use Sprintax Tax Return software to file your tax returns by, April 15, 2026, . The deadline refers to the date the envelope is postmarked by the post office. Due to new USPS rules, mail sent close to the deadline may not be postmarked on the day it is received, unless specifically requested at the retail counter. Mailing your return early is strongly encouraged to ensure timely filing., UMass offers a limited number of Sprintax Tax Return federal tax filing discount licenses each tax year. Once these licenses are used, we cannot provide additional discount codes. To secure your discount, file your federal tax return as early as possible. The UMass federal filing discount is automatically applied at checkout when you access Sprintax Tax Return through our website link (Click the…, Sprintax can also prepare your state taxes for an additional fee (starting at $49.95 per state).UMass does not provide any discounts for state tax returns or other services provided by Sprintax. Additionally, UMass does not provide discount codes for prior‑year tax filings or amended tax returns. Any additional fees charged by Sprintax for other services would be your responsibility if you choose…, Trouble With the Discount?, If the federal discount is not applied at the final checkout step, please log out, return to this webpage, and log in again using the link provided below. Once you are signed in to Sprintax, click the first step "Residency" and then select "Residency Status" from the left menu bar. Continue clicking through each page of your entire profile until you reach the checkout page. Log In to Access…, Before You Start, Here is a, step-by-step guide, to help you complete your federal tax return in Sprintax Tax Return:, Sprintax Tax Return Job Aid.pdf, Here is a guide to assist you in completing MA state return outside Sprintax:, MA Tax Return Job Aid, Form W-2 is now available through HR Direct if you are an active employee. Form 1042-S is now available through Sprintax Calculus:, Accessing 1042-S Training Manual, Select a Topic of Interest:, Nonresident Alien Federal Tax Return (When to File, Extension of Time to File, Check on a Refund) State Tax Return (When to File, Extension of Time to File, Check on a Refund) Common Tax Forms Explained (Tax Forms You May Receive) Tax Records and Documents You Need to File a Tax Return Frequently Asked Questions How to Amend Tax Return
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General Accounting Issues, Use the general accounting form for any request/inquiry regarding chartfield inquiries, chartfield setups, journal entries, and reporting or closing inquiries. General Accounting Form, MMARS Requests, Use the MMARS request form for any request/inquiry regarding fringes, chargebacks, ISAs, state funded projects/speedtypes set up. MMARS Request Form, Grant and Non-sponsored Requests, Use the grant and non-sponsored request form for any request/inquiry regarding grant sponsors, UMPO grants management, and non-sponsored customers. Grant and Non-sponsored Request Form, Asset Management Requests, Use the asset management and asset disposal forms for any request/inquiry regarding fixed assets additions and tagging, fixed assets purchases, fixed assets reassignments, assets receiving, assets inventory, and asset disposals. Asset Management Form Asset Disposal Form, General Inquiries or Requests, For any other request/inquiry, use the general request form below. General Request Form
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