No walk-in advising hours on Thursday, April 7 2011
International Student Advisors the ISSO will be attending a professional conference on April 7. The office will be open to drop off or pick up documents but we ask that students understand that no advisor will be available to assist you with questions regarding the materials you are picking up or dropping off.
TAX INFORMATION
If you were physically present in the U.S. any day in the year 2010, you will need to complete a tax form 8843 for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Students and their dependent spouses/children who have not worked in the U.S. in the tax year 2010 or who have earned less than $3650 in taxable income or scholarships ONLY need to complete the tax form 8843 and mail it to the IRS by April 18, 2011. Please refer to the previous weekly announcements or the ISSO blog for form 8843 and instructions for individuals with NO TAX LIABILITY to complete this required form. Again, a completed form 8843 is all that an F1, F2, J1, or J2 student or scholar will need to complete if they have no tax liability.
The International Student and Scholar Office and the College of Business Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society will collaborate to offer FREE tax assistance to the UAHuntsville students and community who received more than $3650 in income or scholarships and likely have a tax liability. The UAH tax assistance program (VITA) will help you for FREE to complete the CORRECT 2010 tax forms.
F and J students should in general, not complete tax forms using “TURBO TAX” like software advertised for U.S. Citizen Taxpayers who complete a 1040 form.
To schedule an appointment each student must:
1) Send an email to tax@uah.edu
2) Complete the form 8843 using the instructions for students with a tax liability emailed previously and available on the ISSO blog and attach it to the email
3) Indicate your FULL NAME and PHONE number and indicate AVAILABILITY FOR AN APPOINTMENT based on the dates and times listed below (offer multiple dates and times to ensure an appointment can be scheduled easily
2011 tax assistance dates: appointments are available at 10am, 11am, 12noon and 1pm ONLY
Saturday, April 9 (limited appts. available at 12noon and 1pm ONLY)
Saturday, April 16
After April 16 2011 the International Student and Scholar Office will be unable to schedule appointments with tax volunteers and will not be in a position to provide assistance regarding filing taxes for the 2010 tax year. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!
As a reminder, MUST have the documents below with you at your scheduled tax appointment:
Copies of ALL federal and state tax forms filed in previous tax years
I-20 or DS-2019, I-94 card and passport (bring all passports used to enter the U.S.)
Current W-2 (statement of income) as well as evidence of SCHOLARSHIPS
*Remember all UAHuntsville employees can download their W-2 from their BANNER account under the EMPLOYEE tab.*
A blank check, or evidence of your bank routing number & account number.
Off campus work authorization WORKSHOPS, only 3 remaining dates this semester
If you have not attended an off campus employment workshop and are considering working off-campus after graduation or in an internship or Co-op position, sign up today. 9 workshops dates have been scheduled for the spring 2011 semester to accommodate student schedules and only 3 remain. Students MUST attend a workshop before an advisor can meet to discuss individual questions.
Email visahelp@uah.edu to reserve your space and please clarify the date of the workshop you wish to attend. All workshops are limited to 10 students each and will be held in Conference Room 116 in MADISON HALL.
Wednesday April 13, 10:00-11:30am
Monday May 2, 2:30- 4:00pm
Monday May 9, 3:30- 5:00pm
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL PREPARATION AND I-20 SIGNING DAYS
As in the past, the International Student Advisors are setting aside a number of times where F-1 students can drop by the UC 116 to obtain a travel signature (required for re-entry to the U.S. after international travel) and talk with an advisor regarding any travel or visa preparations. We encourage ALL students traveling outside of the U.S. this summer to take advantage of coming to the office during "signing days" as it will ensure an expedited I-20 signature. In addition we will provide some light snacks to enjoy in case there is a short wait time to see an advisor.
Brief Survey in the ISSO
The Enrollment Services division of UAHuntsville is seeking anonymous feedback to help better serve our students. If you have a few minutes we would appreciate your time when you are in the ISSO to drop off/pick up documents or see an International Student Advisor. Thank you!
Cookout in the Courtyard
Friday April 8 from 5 pm-7 pm, Cookout in the Courtyard (Hosted by T.R.U.E. Chargers @ Charger Village Courtyard) There will be free food and entertainment by UAHuntsville students/faculty/staff.
Thank you,
International Student Advisors,
International Student and Scholar Office
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