First, determine if you are a NONRESIDENT OR a RESIDENT for tax purposes
- If you are a NON-RESIDENT for tax purposes, Congratulations! The information below will prepare you to file your tax forms; HOWEVER,
- If you are considered a RESIDENT for tax purposes and you did not receive Form 1042-S, you may schedule an appointment with the Marriott School VITA lab at vita.byu.edu. If you are a resident for tax purposes and you received Form 1042-S, you may try the following websites that may accept Form 1042-S (note that these websites do require payment):
Second, if you are a NON-RESIDENT taxfiler, determine the forms you must file.
Form 8843—If during 2025, you DID NOT....
- work,
- pay the $4,000 international student deposit before Winter 2024,
- receive any type of income including a scholarship,
- have Select Health/Marketplace Insurance in 2025,
- but you resided in the United States during 2025 for even one day,
- You are required to mail Form 8843 to the Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Austin, TX 73301-0215, USA, by June 15, 2026.
Form 1040NR—If during 2025, you DID...
- work in the United States,
- received a U.S. stipend, grant/scholarship (that exceeded tuition, books & fees), allowance,
- received a monetary award
- enroll and paid the $4,000 international student deposit before Winter 2024, OR
- have Select Health/Marketplace Insurance during 2025,
- You must file Form 1040NR on or before April 15.
- We will be holding tax workshops to help nonresidents to self-file Form 1040NR.
Note:
- You must have a Social Security number to file Form 1040NR if you wish to use TaxSlayer, which is the software we use to help you file during our tax workshops. If you do not have a Social Security number, and must file Form 1040NR, please schedule an appointment with Vanessa Ocana by calling 801-422-2695.
- If you received a scholarship and/or monetary award in 2025 that exceeded tuition, books, and fees, please attend a tax workshop after March 15th, which is when your scholarship form (Form 1042-S) will be made available to you in your Srintax account.
Non-Resident Tax Workshop Information for 2026
Dates:
- Feb. 12, 3:00 pm, Varsity Theater, WSC
- Feb. 18, 2:00 pm, Varsity Theater, WSC
- Feb. 23, 2:00 pm, Garden Court WSC
- Mar. 3, 9:00 am, 3228 WSC
- Mar. 10, 2:00 pm, Garden Court WSC
- Mar. 18, 2:00 pm, Varsity Theater, WSC
- Mar. 23, 2:00 pm Varsity Theater, WSC
- Mar. 24, 9:00 am, Garden Court, WSC
- Mar. 31, 9:00 am, Garden Court WSC
- April 1, 2:00 pm, Varsity Theater WSC
REQUIRED Documents/Items To Bring:
- Laptop
- Completed Form 13614NR
- Social Security Card (or copy)
- Passport
- Bank information ( account information where any tax refund will be deposited)
- Prior year tax forms (federal and state forms, 1040NR)
- All Form W-2s or income forms from each employer you had in 2025
- Form(s) 1042-S
- If you received a scholarship that exceeded tuition, books, and fees
- If you received a monetary award
OR - If you paid the $4,000 deposit before Winter 2024.
BYU will make these forms available on March 15 (or sooner) on your Sprintax account. - Form 1095-A if you have Marketplace insurance
- note: we cannot help you if you have joint Marketplace insurance with your spouse. But the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) can help you.
Centro De Educacion Financiera
815 W 1250 S, Suite 204 Orem, Utah 84058
Located inside UVU Business Resource Center
801-210-8001 (call to make appointment)
- Form 1099-Div or Form 1099-B (if you have received dividends or had any capital gains)
- Any other tax forms you have received (tithing forms, etc.)
- For more detailed information, please check Documents Needed Tab.
Walk-In Hours—These walk-in hours are only open for you to attend
IF you have started your tax forms and have specific questions.
February 13—April 3
- Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 pm, 1040 WSC
- Fridays, 9:00-11:00 am, 1040 WSC
- NOTE:
- We have not scheduled one-on-one appointments. Please be sure to attend a tax workshop to receive help filing your taxes.
- You may find step-by-step instructions to help you fill out your tax forms by going to our PPT slides found on the How to Self-File tab. The link to the IRS website is included in the slides.
Self-Help Resources & Community Assistance:
If you cannot come to the workshops, the following options are available for filing your taxes:
- Self-file by viewing our PPT for instructions. The new link to the IRS free software is included in the current PPT (please click on the How to Self-File tab to find the PPT).
- Sprintax —self-filing website for nonresidents. Use the following code to file Federal taxes for free: FS25BYU100. Note: Filing for state tax forms requires a payment if using Sprintax, but you may file Utah state tax forms for free by going here: https://incometax.utah.gov/
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
Centro De Educacion Financiera815 W 1250 S, Suite 204 Orem, Utah 84058
Located inside UVU Business Resource Center
801-210-8001 (call to make an appointment)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Toggle ItemWhere can I get help to file my taxes?
- Attend our tax workshops.
- Sprintax —https://www.sprintax.com/.
- You may file federal taxes for free by using the following code: FS25BYU100. Note that filing state taxes requires payment.
- You may file federal taxes for free by using the following code: FS25BYU100. Note that filing state taxes requires payment.
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Toggle ItemWho can we help? Who can use our software?
F & J Students
- A student who has been in the U.S. for 5 years or less on a student visa.
- Note: If the student’s 6th year was the tax year (2025), he/she will need to apply the substantial presence test to determine residency status.
- One day in the country counts as that entire year.
- The years do not need to be consecutive (i.e. before mission and after).
- Even if the student held an F-1 or J-2 dependent (student) visa, the years on these visas can be counted.
J Scholars
- A faculty, researcher, scholar, etc., who has been in the U.S. for 2 years or less.
- Note: If the scholar’s 2nd year was the tax year (2025), he/she will need to apply the substantial presence test to determine residency status..
- One day in the country counts as that entire year.
- The years do not need to be consecutive (i.e. before mission and after).
- Even if the student held a J-2 dependent (scholar) visa, the years on these visas can be counted.
None of the above?
If you have been in the U.S. for 6 years or more on a student visa (F or J visa) or 3 years or more on a scholar visa (J visa), you are considered a resident for tax purposes if you meet the substantial presence test.
- Note: Only count up to the tax year—2025.
If you married a U.S. citizen or resident during the tax year (2025) or any prior year, you may file with your U.S. citizen/resident spouse as a resident if you file jointly if you meet the substantial presence test.
If you are not sure if you are resident or nonresident, please take the survey found by clicking the
General Information
tab.
- A student who has been in the U.S. for 5 years or less on a student visa.
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Toggle ItemWho can help you file a resident tax form?
If you are considered a resident for tax purposes and you did not receive Form 1042-S. You may schedule an appointment with the Marriott School VITA lab at vita.byu.edu. If you are a resident for tax purposes and received Form 1042-S, you may visit the following websites that accept Form 1042-S (Note: these websites require payment):
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Toggle ItemWhat if I did NOT work, pay my $4,000 international student deposit, receive a scholarship or any type of compensation during 2025?
You are still legally obliged to file Form 8843, but we will not help with that form until after April 3, 2026. You are welcome to file this form yourself and reference these courtesy templates provided by our office.
The deadline for this form to be filed is June 15, 2026.
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Toggle ItemWhat if I am outside of the U.S. and need tax help?
Unfortunately, we will not be scheduling one-on-one appointments this year. Please view the slides first on the "how to self-file" tab, and if you have any further questions, the following other options are still available for filing your taxes:
- Sprintax —self-filing website for nonresidents. Use code FS25BYU100 to file Federal forms for free. Note: Filing for state tax forms requires a payment if using Sprintax, but you may file Utah state tax forms for free by going here: https://incometax.utah.gov/
- Sprintax —self-filing website for nonresidents. Use code FS25BYU100 to file Federal forms for free. Note: Filing for state tax forms requires a payment if using Sprintax, but you may file Utah state tax forms for free by going here: https://incometax.utah.gov/
- General Information
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publication #515: "Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities"
- Utah State Income Tax Information
- NAFSA Association of International Educators Federal Income Tax Brochure
- Form 4011: Foreign Student and Scholar Volunteer Resource Guide
- Tax Guide for Aliens (Publication 519)
- US Tax Treaties (Publication 901)
- Call 1-800-829-1040 and ask for the tax department dealing with nonresident aliens.
- Free local U.S. Internal Revenue Service Assistance information
- Local professional tax preparation services are available for a fee.
- Completed Form 13614NR
- Social Security Number (Do not need card, but you will need number)
- Passport (or other government ID)
- Bank information that has your account information where any tax refund will be deposited
- ex) Bank name, Account number, Routing number
- Prior year tax forms (1040NR)
- Form W-2(s)
- You need one from each employer you had in 2025.
- If you worked on campus, this is available through My Financial Center. Search W-2 in the search bar and click on the first result. You will need the W-2(s) from 2025.
- Form 1042-S
- If you received scholarships that exceeded tuition, you should have received Form 1042-S from BYU. You can find this form in your Sprintax account.
- If you paid the $4,000 before Winter 2024 deposit, you will receive Form 1042-S from BYU.
- These are issued after March 15 (or sooner).
- Do not report your tax file until you get Form(s) 1042-S.
- Form 1095-A
- If you have Marketplace insurance, your will need Form 1095-A.
- Note, we will not be able to help anyone who has a joint Marketplace insurance plan with their spouse. But the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) located at UVU may help you.
LITC 801-210-8001 (call to make appointment)
Centro De Educacion Financiera
815 W 1250 S, Suite 204 Orem, Utah 84058
Located inside UVU Business Resource Center
- Form 8843
- This form will be automatically filed if you use our self-filing service. If you are not using our office's program, you will need to make sure you have all of the documents required.
- Form 1099-Div or Form 1099-B
- If you have received any dividends or capital gains & losses from your stock during the current tax year, you must report this information in your tax forms.
- Any other tax forms you have received
- Ex) tithing forms, issued from your local ward unit or online
- Important: BYU will be issuing Form 1042-S to ALL nonresidents who paid the $4,000 deposit before Winter 2024 AND/OR nonresidents who were awarded a scholarship that exceeded tuition, books, and fees or monetary award. Form(s) 1042-S will be issued by March 15, 2026. Do not submit your taxes to the IRS until you receive Form(s) 1042-S.
- If you need additional help filing your taxes in addition to the self-file information, we will be offering tax workshops from Feb. 12—April 3, 2026 that you may attend. View the schedule by going to the General Information tab.
- Email internationalstudentbyu@gmail.com to request the URL to TaxSlayer to complete a NONRESIDENT tax return, Form 1040NR. Please be sure to download the PowerPoint slides below for step-by-step instructions on how to self-file a nonresident tax return using TaxSlayer.
English Language Students: The button below contains PPT slides specifically for English Language Center students.
- PPT slides have been made available for you to begin filing your tax forms. Click on the blue button below to access the slides.
- During workshops, we will walk you through the slides provided below.
- If you need additional help filing your taxes, we will be offering tax workshops from Feb. 12—April 3, 2026 that you may attend. Please view the schedule by going to the General Information tab.
Ensign Students: The button below contains PPT slides to help Ensign students file nonresident tax forms.
- PPT slides have been made available for you to begin filing your tax forms. Click on the blue button below to access the slides.
- During workshops, we will walk you through the slides provided below.
- If you need additional help filing your taxes, we will be offering tax workshops from Feb. 12—April 3, 2026 that you may attend. Please view the schedule by going to the General Information tab.
We will hold tax workshops from February 13 to April 3, 2026. Please view the schedule below
- Feb. 12, 3:00 pm, Varsity Theater WSC
- Feb. 18, 2:00 pm, Varsity Theater WSC
- Feb. 23, 2:00 pm, Garden Court WSC
- Mar. 3, 9:00 am, 3228 WSC
- Mar. 10, 2:00 pm, Garden Court WSC
- Mar. 18, 2:00 pm, Varsity Theater, WSC
- Mar. 23, 2:00 pm Varsity Theater, WSC
- Mar. 24, 9:00 am, Garden Court, WSC
- Mar. 31, 9:00 am, Garden Court WSC
- April 1, 2:00 pm, Varsity Theater WSC
Walk-In Hours: February 13—April 3
Walk-in hours will begin Friday, February 13, and will be offered every Thursday and Friday thereafter.
Walk-in hours are strictly for individuals who have questions and have started filling out their tax forms.
- Thursday, 2:00-4:00 pm, 1040 WSC
- Friday, 9:00-11:00 am, 1040 WSC
Frequently Asked Questions
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Toggle ItemWhere will appointments take place?
We will be holding tax workshops only this year. Please view the schedule above for dates and times.
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Toggle ItemWhat if I am outside of the U.S.?
- If you cannot come to the workshops, the following other options are still available for filing your taxes:
- Self-file by viewing our PPT for instructions. The new link to the IRS free software is included in the current PPT (please click on the How to Self-File tab to find the PPT).
- Sprintax —self-filing website for nonresidents. You may use the following code to file the 2025 Federal tax return FS25BYU100.
- If you cannot come to the workshops, the following other options are still available for filing your taxes:
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Toggle ItemHow do I schedule an appointment?
We will not be holding one-on-one appointments this year. Please view the schedule above so you may attend one of our tax workshops.
If you are an international student who made the international student deposit and earned interest, it is required that you receive a Form 1042-S from BYU. You can find this form in your Sprintax account you created. If you did not create an account, Form 1042-S should have been mailed to you. The form will be available starting March 15th.
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If you were given award money last year, it is required that you receive Form 1042-S from BYU. You can find this form in your Sprintax account you created. If you did not create an account, Form 1042-S should have been mailed to you. The form will be available starting March 15th.
- Please note that this form is essential to report in your tax forms. We have provided PowerPoint slides which will assist you in reporting Form 1042-S. Click on the button to view these instructions.
If you received scholarships that exceeded tuition, you should have received a 1042-S from BYU. You can find this form in your Sprintax account. Note that if you did create a Sprintax account, Form 1042-S should have been mailed to you. Form 1042-S will be made available on March 15th.
- This form will be important for filling out the information provided in the PowerPoint slides below or for using a different software/service. Click on the button to see these instructions.
If you have received Form 1099-Div, which reports dividend income, or Form 1099-B, which reports capital gains/losses for the current tax year, you must report this information in your tax forms.
- To assist you in reporting this information accurately, we have created a set of detailed instructions. Click on the button to see these instructions.
International NON-RESIDENTS and RESIDENTS for tax purposes are required to file taxes every year.
We are here to assist you to learn what your responsibilities are and to accurately file on time.