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WHO should file taxes?<\/h2>\n

If you are an\u00a0F-1 student or F-2 dependent, you are required to file taxes each year<\/strong>, even if you have NOT worked in this tax year. You will file your taxes as a non-resident unless you have lived in the U.S. for any part of five calendar years. If you have lived in the U.S. for more than 5 years on an F-1 visa you should review the Substantial Presence Test<\/a> as it may impact your filing. DEADLINE FOR FILING TAXES IS APRIL 15.<\/p>\n

Required: <\/strong>Form 8843<\/a>
\nRequired:\u00a0<\/strong>1040-NR<\/a> (used by most F-1 students)<\/p>\n

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NonResident Tax Help<\/h2>\n

The NonResident Tax Help (NoRTH) International Tax Clinic is open to assist members with their tax returns!<\/p>\n

NoRTH provides free tax services to individuals with a school, nonprofit, or government email address. Augsburg students using their Augsburg.edu email are eligible for free membership.\u00a0 If you have any questions about membership, please feel free to contact NoRTH at support@nrtaxhelp.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

NoRTH provides free tax software, tools, guides, and video demos that are available on demand 24\/7.\u00a0 They also provide individual support through email as well as through remote office hours sessions.\u00a0 Appointments for their events are available from January through mid-April.<\/p>\n

To request your free membership please click on the following link:\u00a0NoRTH Membership Request<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also visit their website and find further information at:\u00a0 \u00a0NonResident Tax Help Group:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.nrtaxhelp.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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WHAT DOCUMENTS do YOU need to have availABLE?<\/h2>\n

ALL OF YOU<\/strong> should have the following documents:<\/p>\n