Taxes Tax Deadline: April 15 Each year, foreign students living and working in the U.S. must submit tax forms with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These forms contain information about the period of time a student has been in the U.S., income earned, and any taxable scholarships awarded.
If you worked in the U.S. at any time during the tax year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008) you should receive a W-2 form (statement of earnings) from each employer. Student’s who worked for different WTAMU departments will receive one W-2 form with all income earned. If you did not receive a W-2 form from an employer, please contact the employer before filing your tax return. Some students will also receive a 1042S form. The 1042S reports a different type of income from the W-2 form. Some students will receive both a W-2 form and a 1042S form while others will only receive a W-2 form or only a 1042S form.
It is important to understand that any form/forms you receive for use in filing your tax return depends on your personal situation and tax liability. Because foreign students have different tax situations, the ISO has purchased tax software for students to use in preparation of a tax return. However, it is important that each student indentify which scenario best fits their situation before using the software.
1. No Income (2008) - You do not have to file a tax return. However, if you received a 1042S form from the university for taxable scholarships, you must file a tax return. To file a tax return please access the GLACIER software. You should be able to enter the site with your GLACIER ID and password. If you have forgotten your ID and password, you may request it at this site. Please be aware that you must use the same email address you used when you first created your GLACIER profile for the payroll office. If you do not instantly receive an email with your password, please contact the ISO 651-2073 or Mary Young 651-3351.
2. Income from University – To file a tax return please access the GLACIER software. You should be able to enter the site with your GLACIER ID and password. If you have forgotten your ID and password, you may request it at this site. Please be aware that you must use the same email address you used when you first created your GLACIER profile for the payroll office. If you do not instantly receive an email with your password, please contact the ISO 651-2073 or Mary Young at 651-3351.
3. Income from ARAMARK – If you only worked for ARAMARK in 2008, most likely you do not have a password into GLACIER. Students who only worked for ARAMARK in 2008 can use CINTAX software to do their taxes. Please request an access code from the ISO at 651-2073 to access the CINTAX system. You will be asked to create an ID and password to use the software.
4. Income from University and ARAMARK – If you worked for the university and ARAMARK in 2008, you may access GLACIER to file your tax return. You should be able to enter the site with your GLACIER ID and password. If you have forgotten your ID and password, you may request it at this site. Please be aware that you must use the same email address you used when you first created your GLACIER profile for the payroll office. If you do not instantly receive an email with your password, please contact the ISO 651-2073 or Mary Young 651-3351.
5. Students in Post Optional Practical Training Status – Students in OPT who worked for the university in 2008, can most likely still access GLACIER. If you have forgotten your password, you may request it at this site. Please be aware that you must use the same email address you used when you first created your GLACIER profile for the payroll office. If you do not instantly receive an email with your password, please contact the ISO 651-2073 or Mary Young 651-3351.
6. Student in the U.S. for 5 years + – If you have been a student in the U.S. for 5 calendar years or more, you may not be able to use GLACIER or CINTAX to prepare your tax return. Both GLACIER and CINTAX can only be used by students who are considered non-residents for tax purposes. Once a student has lived in the U.S. for 5 or more years, they may no longer be considered a non-resident for tax purposes. Being classified as a non-resident for tax purposes is unrelated to your visa status. Students classified as non-residents for tax purposes should complete a tax return that fits their tax needs. Please visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov for information. | 
