Overview

All international students, scholars, and dependents are required to file their tax return by the yearly deadlines of April 15 and June 15. Continue reading to find out what you need to do.

First, determine if you are a NON-RESIDENT OR a RESIDENT for tax purposes by taking this survey.
Residency Survey
If you are a NON-RESIDENT for tax purposes, congratulations! The information below will assist you in filing your tax forms. Skip to the second question.

However, if you are a RESIDENT for tax purposes, you can get help from the Marriott School's VITA lab. More information can be found on vita.byu.edu.

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):
https://www.olt.com
https://www.1040.com

Second, if you are a NON-RESIDENT for tax purposes, determine what type of forms you must file depending on your income.

If during 2026, you DID NOT

• work in the United States,
• enroll and pay the $4,000 international student deposit before Winter 2024,
• receive any type of income including a scholarship, OR
• have Select Health/Marketplace Insurance in 2026,
• BUT you resided in the United States during 2026 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, 2027.
F & J Students Form 8843 Template
J Scholars Form 8843 Template

If during 2026, you DID one of the following, you must file Form 1040NR on or before April 15, 2027:

• work in the United States,
• receive a U.S. stipend, grant/scholarship (that exceeded tuition, books & fees), allowance,
• receive a monetary award
• enroll and paid the $4,000 international student deposit before Winter 2024, OR
• have Select Health/Marketplace Insurance during 2026

Continue reading to find out how to do that.

Third, complete and file your taxes through free resources or a paid service. Before starting your tax return, ensure that you have the required documents ready.
Required Documents

Once you have the documents ready, visit the Tax Assistance page for information on resources that can help.