Please note: OISS cannot provide tax advice or assist with the preparation of tax returns. If you have questions about your individual tax situation, consult a qualified tax professional.
Filing taxes in the U.S. can be complicated. Most international students and scholars are required to file U.S. tax documents, even if they did not earn income.
Depending on your situation, you may be required to file federal, state, and city tax returns.
Filing tax returns is the responsibility of each international student and scholar. Individuals are responsible for the accuracy of their income tax returns and any resulting penalties or interest.
Each spring, OISS will send additional information to your MSU email address about tax filing, including Sprintax access codes and other tax filing resources.
Filing Your Taxes:
The MSU College of Law Tax Clinic is the university’s primary resource for international students and scholars filing U.S. taxes.
The Tax Clinic website includes information about:
Sprintax:
Each spring, OISS provides free Sprintax access codes to eligible nonresident students and scholars to help prepare federal tax returns. Access codes are distributed through MyOISS during tax season.
Please note: