Do I have to file an income tax return and pay taxes to the U.S. Government?
International students and visiting scholars, regardless of whether or not they work and earn income while in the United States, must submit an appropriate tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year. Every student must file Form 8843 whether you have worked or not by April 15th. The form is available by clicking here on the IRS website. Some money earned in the United States may not be taxed if the country you are from has a tax treaty with the United States. Information about tax treaties is available from the Payroll Office at SMU. The International Office works together with area universities to present a tax workshop each year during the spring semester.
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