TSRI International Office
Income Tax Resources for Foreign Nationals
In the United States, even if you do not owe any tax, you may be obligated to FILE a return. Filing the return is what tells the federal (and state) government what your status is and whether or not you owe anything.
U. S. FEDERAL TAXES
There is a phone number in Philadelphia specifically set up to answer questions that foreign nationals have about taxes, tax treaties and international tax law. The phone call is NOT free:
(215) 516 2000
This line is staffed by representatives of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service familiar with U.S. tax regulations affecting foreign nationals working in the United States. The on-hold time to speak with a representative can vary depending upon time of day. However, the on-hold time increases significantly closer to 15 April.
U.S. Internal Revenue Web Site
www.irs.gov
Tax Treaties. Tax treaties can be difficult to read and new treaties are being added all the time. You can find the IRS tax treaty publication on-line:
The IRS publication 901 can be downloaded at this web site:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p901.pdf
CALIFORNIA STATE TAXES
California has a free telephone number to call for assistance:
800 852 5711
There is also a local office where you can meet with a representative of the California State Franchise Tax Board (that's the state's version of the federal IRS):
Mission Valley
7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92108
California Franchise Tax Board Web Site:
www.ftb.ca.gov
FLORIDA STATE TAXES
Florida does not have state income tax; therefore, there is nothing to file for the state of Florida. However, you must still file with the federal government.
INDEPENDENT ON-LINE RESOURCES. www.thetaxguy.com
Thetaxguy.com is a CPA firm that advertises itself to International Scholars and Student.
Note: this is not an endorsement by TSRI, the International Office, the IRS, or the California Franchise Tax Board.
CINTAX ON-LINE TAX PREPARATION.
For 2008 (Tax Year 2007)
The International Office will send an email with details in late February 2008 to all TSRI foreign national students and scholars.
Please note: The staff of the International Office and Payroll are not trained or licensed to answer questions concerning your tax situation or offer any tax advice.
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