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1. |
Go
to http://www.online-tax.net/
to begin |
| 2. |
You
need a password to begin using the GLACIER Tax Prep software. The password should have been sent to you
in an email. If you did not receive the email or have deleted
it, email intlstudent@macalester.edu |
| 3. |
Using
your W-2(s), statement on taxable grant aid from the Financial
Aid Office, and, if applicable, the 1042s, 1099, 1098 forms,
follow the on screen instructions from GLACIER Tax Prep. Be sure to
use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the page instead
of your internet browser’s navigation buttons. |
| 4. |
Below
are some answers to questions where students have trouble
with: |
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a.
Original date of entry into the U.S.: |
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(Refer to the stamp on your passport or I-20) |
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b.
How long have you been present in the U.S.? |
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Count the number of days you have been away
from the country by referring to the entry/exit stamps on
your passports. If you are having trouble with the dates,
make estimates to the best of your ability. An estimate
within 10 days of your actual departure or entry dates should
be good enough. |
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c.
Passport country/Country of Tax residence: |
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For most people, the country of tax residence
is the same as the passport country. Contact us if you are
not sure about your situation. |
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d.
What income forms/statements did you receive? |
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i. Form W-2 (one for each employer), if you
worked in the U.S. in the past year. |
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ii. Scholarship letter from Financial Aid,
if you received a scholarship/grant from Macalester |
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iii. Form 1040S, if your scholarship includes
room and board expenses at Macalester |
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e.
Enter the Name of the Director of the Academic Program in
Which You Participated: |
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Aaron Colhapp
Phone Number: 651.696.6078 |
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f.
Have you ever filed a U.S. income tax return? |
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Answer “Yes” if you filed last
year (i.e. sophomores, juniors and seniors) |
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i. Which income tax return did you file? |
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For most people, it was “Form 1040NR-EZ” |
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| 5. |
When
finished, print out 3 copies of your 1040NR-EZ
and 8843, and 2 copies of the scholarship statement. Date
and sign the forms. |
| 6. |
Mail
a copy of your 1040NR-EZ, 8843, Copy B of W-2(s) and scholarship
statement before the April 15 deadline to: |
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Internal
Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX 73301-0215
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7. |
Keep
a set of copies for your own record. |
| 8.
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Contact
your assigned tax tutor to set up a time to come in to
International Student Programs to file your Minnesota state tax. Refer
to the international student tax tutor work schedule for
your tax tutor's office hours.
Unable
to come due to study abroad? Click
here |
| 9. |
Bring
your W-2, the third copy of your 1040NR-EZ and 8843, Certificate
of Rent Paid (if you rented off-campus in the past year) to the tax
tutoring session at International Student Programs. |
| 10. |
Since your scholarship is considered part of your income when filing property taxes, in most cases, you get zero property tax refund. For further explanation, please refer to this link. |
