Tax FAQs

Who must file tax forms for the 2023 tax season?

If you were physically in the U.S. in F or J status anytime between January 1- December 31, 2023, you are obligated to send one form, Form 8843, to the U.S. tax agency IRS (Internal Revenue Service), even if you had no income.  For the 2023 tax season, if you earn over $0 of US source income, you may need to file a federal tax return with the IRS.  Depending on your individual circumstances, you may also need to file a state tax return(s).

 

What is the Tax Filing Deadline?

The deadline for residents and non-residents who earn U.S. income to file Federal tax returns for 2023 is  April 15, 2024. The deadline for Louisiana state tax returns is May 15, 2024.  The deadline for submitting Form 8843 with other tax returns is also April 15, 2024. If you are submitting only Form 8843, the deadline is June 15, 2024.

 

Am I a Resident or Non-Resident for Federal Tax Purposes?

Generally, most international students & scholars who are on F, J, M or Q visas are considered non-residents for tax purposes.  International undergraduate students on J-1 & F-1 visas are automatically considered non-residents for their first 5 calendar years in the US, while Scholars/Researchers on J visas are automatically considered non-residents for 2 out of the last 6 calendar years in the US.  If you’ve been in the US for longer than the 5 or 2 year periods, the Substantial Presence Test will determine your tax residency.

 

What if I received income from Tulane University only during the 2023 tax season and am a Nonresident Alien for Tax Purposes?

  • The International Tax Office has purchased GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP) to assist eligible Nonresident Aliens to prepare their federal tax return forms. You should receive e-mails from support@online-tax.net by January 31, 2024 with information about how to file your taxes through the Glacier Tax Prep system.  If you did not receive the email about using Glacier or getting access to Glacier, please e-mail the International Tax Office (ITO): ito@tulane.edu.
    • Please note: tax preparation services like H&R Block, TurboTax, and TaxSlayer are not equipped to support nonresident tax filing.
  • You can also consult a certified tax accountant who is familiar with nonresident tax filing.