The procurement process involves many terms related to internal policies and external legal requirements. It is important to understand these terms when making a purchase. The terms and definitions below are applicable to employees on all UMass campuses and in the President’s Office. Term Definition, Bank Card, The University authorized commercial credit card used as a payment method for those vendors that do not accept a purchase order, as a mechanism for emergency purchases, and as a payment method in lieu of employee travel reimbursement. Bank card use must comply with the UMass Bank Card Use Standard., Campus, Any of the individual campuses of the University of Massachusetts maintained at Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, and Worcester and the University of Massachusetts President’s Office., Competitive Procurement, The acquisition of goods and/or services through fair and open competition where multiple contractors have been considered and evaluated prior to selection and purchase. , Contractor, An individual, company, or other entity engaged to provide goods or perform services for—or on behalf of—the University under a purchase agreement, other than in an employment status, and minimally supervised by University personnel. Contractors must meet the requirements for independent contractors under state and federal law, including M.G.L. c.149, section 148B. The term “contractor” may be…, Commodity Approver, The person designated by a campus with managerial responsibility for the risk related to aspects of particular goods and/or services as set forth in, Additional Requirements for Certain Goods and/or Services, ., Department, A functional unit within the University seeking to procure goods and/or services under the Procurement Policy and Administrative Standards., Expenditure Authority, The power to approve the expenditure of funds necessary as a prerequisite to exercising signature authority, consistent with Delegations of Authority as authorized by the Board of Trustees in the Procurement Policy., Goods, Products, material, commodities, leases (including equipment, vehicles, or other tangible personal property) and licenses (including software, information, or electronic journals). The terms “goods” or “services” may be used individually or together written as “goods and/or services”., Legal Services, Attorneys or law firms retained to provide legal advice, representation, or other services for the University, a Campus, or University employees in matters relating to their official duties. Any attorney or law firm retained by the University on a permanent, temporary, or consultant basis shall be approved and retained by, and subject to the continuing supervision of, the General Counsel of the…, Lobbying Services, The engagement of individuals or entities to act on behalf of the University or a campus to promote, oppose, influence, or attempt to influence the decision-making of any officer or employee of a state or federal executive branch, agency, or authority, or to promote, oppose, influence or attempt to influence the introduction, sponsorship, consideration, action or non-action with respect to any…, Price or Cost, The value or estimated value of the monies paid or expended related to the acquisition of goods and/or services over the term of a purchase agreement, including any renewals or extensions thereof. Price or cost may include either solely the price of the actual goods and/or services, or for comparison purposes, the total cost of acquisition and ownership, whichever is most prudent., Purchase Agreement, Any written or electronic legally-binding set of terms and conditions whether signed by hand, electronically, or “click to accept” between the University and an external individual or entity for the provision of goods and/or services, where value is exchanged. This includes, without limitation, a University contract for services, a University purchase order, master agreements, master services…, Purchase Order, A purchase order issued from the UPST system of record (BuyWays) which has attached to it the University’s then-current standard purchase order terms and conditions., Real Property, Includes, but may not be limited to land, buildings, air rights, water rights, and mineral rights owned by the University and property of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which has been entrusted to the University for stewardship. All procurement transactions related to Real Property must comply with the Capital Planning, Land and Facilities Use Policy (T93-122, as amended)., Real Property Agreement, Any written or electronic legally-binding set of terms and conditions whether signed by hand or electronically, between the University and an external individual or entity pertaining to real property. All procurement transactions related to real property must comply with the Capital Planning, Land and Facilities Use Policy ( T93-122 , as amended)., RFX(s), Invitations to bid including but not limited to, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, requests for information and/or a combination of these., Services, Duties, work, or activities performed by an individual, company, or entity for the University under a written purchase agreement or performed by the University for a third party pursuant to a purchase agreement. Legal Services, as defined herein, are expressly excluded from the definition of “services.” The terms “goods” or “services” may be used individually or together written as “goods and/or…, Signature Authority, The power to enter into and execute (whether by hand, electronic, or “click to accept”) a purchase agreement on behalf of the University (including a department). Signature authority is granted under the Treasurer’s Delegations, as defined by T97-014 and the Procurement Policy., Specifications, The quantity, quality, durability, availability, serviceability, and other factors affecting suitability of goods and/or services, or contractor as well as contractual terms and conditions required by the requesting department or the University.
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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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