Important Tax Information for F and J Visa Holders - 2025 Tax Filing Season
Greetings, international students!
You are receiving this email so that we may provide information about potential tax responsibilities you may have as an international student.
Your responsibilities will vary depending on your tax status. Please keep in mind that your tax status is not the same as your immigration status. Your tax residency status is important because it affects:
- Which tax forms you file to the IRS
- What income you are taxed on
- Eligibility for tax credits and deductions
If you need more information on determining your tax residency status, click here.
If you were present in the United States for ANY amount of time in 2025 as a nonresident alien for tax purposes, you are required to submit the appropriate tax forms to the IRS by the deadlines listed below, even if you earned no U.S. income.
Federal income taxes with Form 8843 are due on April 15, 2026. Louisiana State income taxes are due May 15, 2026.
Please see the website below for more detailed information.
Click to visit the OISS 2025 Tax Filing Season Website!
Upcoming Tax Info Sessions
Our office will host hybrid info sessions to help students understand tax obligations.
Understanding Your 1042-S
When: Thursday, February 19, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: 6901 Willow St, Room 101 (OISS Lounge) & Zoom (Register Here)
Form 8843 Info Session
When: Wednesday, February 25, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: 6901 Willow St, Room 101 (OISS Lounge) & Zoom (Register Here)
Tulane offers GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP) for students who work at Tulane as a resource free to you for nonresident aliens to help you understand tax obligations and prepare the necessary forms to send to the IRS. Stay tuned for upcoming information on utilizing GLACIER Tax Prep for nonresident aliens and upcoming webinars.
Upcoming Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar Schedule
Additional Resources
OISS Tax Information
OISS State Tax Information
OISS Tax Filing Resources for Nonresident Aliens For US Tax Purposes
OISS Tax Filing Resources for Resident Aliens For US Tax Purposes
OISS Form 8843
OISS Tax FAQs
Tulane International Tax Office
Tulane Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Tulane Glacier
IRS Tax Residency Website
Please note: The information above is provided to you for your convenience. It is not intended to be a complete representation of all the IRS income tax regulations. Tulane University disclaims all liability for the misinterpretation or misuse of these materials. In addition, ITO and the OISS do not provide personal tax advice and do not endorse any listed services. The OISS cannot provide further assistance with taxes or answer any questions you have about your personal tax obligations.
- The OISS Team
