International Services Office

Tax Workshop for
(F-1 and J-1) International Students

Spring 2009 dates TBD

Co-sponsored by the ISO and GW Tax Department

1. Who needs to attend the tax workshop?

A. F-1 and J-1 students who have been in the U.S. less than 5 years in 2008 and received income (i.e. wages, stipends, awards/prizes).

2. Do F-1 or J-1 students who did NOT earn any income in 2008 need to file a tax return?

A. International students who did NOT receive any income in 2008 need only to complete Form 8843 (Part I and III only). Form 8843 can be downloaded here.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8843.pdf

3. If an international student cannot attend the tax workshop but have questions what should they do?

A. International students who cannot attend the workshop should FIRST review the examples in the 2008 International Tax Packet which has the same information presented during the workshop.

http://www.gwu.edu/~tax/2008InternationalTaxPacket.pdf

If our international students still have questions after reviewing the tax packet they may make an appointment with Mr. Eddie Kane at the Tax Office (202) 994-2556.

If you have questions about your tax returns then please contact the GW Tax Department for more assistance. The ISO cannot assist international students with their taxes or with tax-related questions.

Students should complete or attempt to complete their tax returns prior to making appointment. Please note that the Tax Department cannot complete your tax return filings for you.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website can be found here:
http://www.gwu.edu/~tax/international-taxforms.cfm