File your taxes by April 15 with free tax preparation software
CU is once again partnering with to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.
The discount code will enable nonresident alien employees and students in F or J status to file their 2024 federal tax return and other required forms. Sprintax can also help with state tax filing. However, if you elect to file a state tax return using Sprintax, you’ll need to pay an additional fee.
Sprintax Returns is a user-friendly resource to help international employees:
- Determine resident or nonresident U.S. tax residency status and filing requirements.
- Prepare necessary tax return documents including forms 1040-NR and 8843 which can then be printed, signed and mailed for filing. (Some users may be able to file electronically, instead.)
- Ensure all applicable tax treaties are applied.
- Find assistance and information with an available ,Ìý,Ìý and email access to Sprintax tax professionals.
To take advantage of this resource, check your email for one of the messages sent from the International Tax Office with your discount code. To learn more about and access useful information on both resident and nonresident international status, visit the for details.
Receiving important documents
CU has mailed and/or electronically delivered critical documents necessary for filing annual income tax returns. For certain international employees and students, this means receiving Forms W-2 and/or 1042-S.
For the first time, tax year 2024 1042-S forms for employees and students are available electronically in Sprintax Calculus. Paper forms were mailed only to individuals who have not provided consent to receive their 1042-S form electronically through Sprintax Calculus. Please review the email sent in February from CUintltax-noreply@sprintax.com with notification that 1042-S forms are available.
Recipients should use these form(s) when preparing their personal income tax return forms. It’s also important to remember that even if they did not earn U.S. income, nonresident F and J students and scholars are required to file IRS Form 8843.
Finally, Sprintax will host regular tax webinars throughout the spring where you can learn more about your U.S. tax filing obligations and how Sprintax can help you meet them.
Sprintax Open Webinar dates, times and registration links:
- Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. MT –Â
- Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. MT –Â
- Monday, April 14 at 11 a.m. MT –Â