Assistance with Filing Tax Returns

No later than April 15, 2025, persons who have income in the U.S. (including international students and researchers) are required to file income tax returns for income received during calendar year 2024. Tax returns provide an opportunity to apply for money that was withheld in amounts greater than the actual tax liability to be refunded to the applicant. 

All employees who have taxable income from employment in the United States will receive a Form W-2, which is a statement of earnings. This form will be mailed to the "Home" address no later than January 31. Employees also can elect to receive the W-2 electronically. The Form W-2 is essential for filing a tax return. All non-resident aliens (NRA) who have taxable scholarship income or tax treaty exemptions will receive a Form 1042-S, which is a statement of that income received during the year. Persons with the above types of income may not file a tax return until AFTER the Form 1042-S has been received (which could be as late as March 15). Individuals with income in the U.S. will be filing an IRS Form 1040-NR.

Additionally, all F-1 and J-1 students must file an IRS Form 8843 for each of their first 5 calendar years in the U.S. even if they have no income in the U.S. All J-1 scholars, researchers, and professors must file an IRS Form 8843 for the first 2 calendar years even if they have no income in the U.S.

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a program to help with tax preparation. This is called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and will be available at UMSL each spring. Please inquire in the International Student and Scholar Services office about this important tax return preparation service.

Spring 2025 Tax Return Preparation Workshops
Workshops for nonresident alien students and scholars have been scheduled for Spring 2025. Please note that the workshop is only for nonresident alien students and scholars with $67,000 taxable income or less in 2024. 

Resident Aliens or Lawful Permanent Residents should visit the MCTC website for locations providing help with U.S. resident tax return preparation.

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Software

The University has purchased Sprintax nonresident tax filing software to assist international students in filing their income tax returns. Use menu options Login>Personal>Returns. The access code for 2024 is UMSL300F24. This code allows you to complete the Federal IRS Form 1040NR for free. There is a charge for the Missouri state income tax return.

April 15, 2025 is the deadline for submitting your 2024 tax return.


Workshops will be held on the following dates and locations:

Please bring the following items with you when attending the workshops:

• All tax documents you have received for 2024 (W-2 and/or 1042-S, 1099)
• Passport
• I-20 or DS-2019
• I-94 card
• Copy of last year's tax return (if you filed one)
• Bank routing and account number (if you would like any refund to be direct deposited)
• Social Security Card or ITIN letter
• Your Sprintax Login and Password from 2023 if you have one

Jim Webb
Nonresident Alien Tax Specialist

Office Location:
362 Social Sciences & Business Building (UMSL Global Temporarily Relocated to Express Scripts Hall February 2025)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Office location will vary by day.  Email for appointment.)

Mailing Address:
362 Social Sciences & Business Building
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63121-4400
Phone: (314) 516-7298
Fax (314) 516-5636
email: webbjj@umsl.edu

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