As an international student in the US you are required to file a US tax return every year while you are in the US. Understanding the US tax system and filing a tax return is an overwhelming and confusing experience for any student. To submit your tax paperwork for the current tax year (due in the following year), you may use the Sprintax preparation service (paid for by Cedar Crest) or submit the paperwork yourself. 

Why should you file a Tax return?

• The most important reason to file a return is that it is a legal requirement of the United States. Failing to file may impact the status of your current visa and make future US visa applications difficult.
• Avoid penalties – If you miss the Tuesday, April 15^th deadline you may face late filing penalties. Filing prior to this date prevents this, so the earlier you file, the better.
• You may be owed a tax refund – most international students filing a tax return are due a tax refund for overpaid tax. The average refund is $800 - $1000. It’s worth checking if you are due a refund.

For more information contact ISS at internationalservices@cedarcrest.edu.