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1042-S FORMS- The 2022 1042-S forms are now completed and were mailed on February 3, 2023.

Sprintax Forms

The University uses Sprintax Forms to collect information regarding current immigration status, country of citizenship and residence, relationship to the University, anticipated income sources, and history of presence in the U.S.

Once all relevant data is provided, Sprintax Forms can:

  1. Determine your U.S. tax residency status, eligibility to claim treaty benefits on your earnings in the U.S., and the appropriate tax withholding rates.
  2. Prepare applicable tax forms for submission to the University (Form 8233, W-8BEN, etc.)
  3. Store your data for both the University’s and your use in completing required U.S. income tax returns.

Keeping your Sprintax Forms record up-to-date, including changes in immigration status, will help to limit the chance that you may owe additional taxes on your income or fellowship from the University at year-end as a result of under-withholding.

Who Should Complete a Sprintax Forms Profile?

Generally, all foreign nationals who will receive payments from the University should complete a Sprintax Forms profile including but not limited to the following:

  • Visiting professors and research scholars
  • Visiting lecturers receiving honorariums
  • Foreign independent contractors receiving compensation for services or royalty payments
  • Student employees
  • Students receiving stipends for room and board (Please note that qualified scholarships for tuition only are not taxable.)

How Do I Access and Use Sprintax Forms?

The University will identify individuals who require a Sprintax profile. If identified, you will receive an email invitation from Sprintax Forms, which will prompt you to activate your account. The email will come from the address noreply@sprintax.com with the subject line “Welcome to Sprintax Forms System.” Once you activate your account, please complete your Sprintax Forms profile by filling in the online questionnaire.

Once all questions are answered, you can review the “Summary” section and download all of the forms under the “Tax Forms” section of your Sprintax Forms profile. In addition to generating required tax forms, Sprintax Forms will identify specific “Supporting Documents” that are needed to verify your immigration and residency status. The “Tax Forms” and “Supporting Documents” should be signed and uploaded through the Document Exchange section of Sprintax. Once all information is submitted, you may be contacted for additional information as needed.

 

List of Supporting Documents You May Need to Complete Your Profile

  • I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status
  • I-94 (online printout)
  • Visa
  • Passport
  • Social Security Card or Individual Tax Identification Number

 

Getting Help

Sprintax has provided a manual for users completing their accounts found here  Sprintax_Manual_for_Students_and_other_International_Visitors.

 

Assistance in completing your Sprintax profile is also available via a live chat function in the Sprintax software or contacting them at forms@sprintax.com. Sprintax also hosts a number of video tutorials that explain the process and guide you through the software: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sprintax/videos

 

 

Need Sprintax Support?

If you need help while using Sprintax, contact them:

Sprintax Educational Tax Videos and Blog:

You also have access to the Sprintax YouTube account where there are a number of educational videos on non-resident taxes to provide further clarity on the subject of using Sprintax and non-resident tax. There is also a Sprintax Blog which go through tax related topics and can be of use to you.