Tax Filing Resources
The tax system in the US is very complex. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), all international
students and scholars who were present in the US in the previous calendar year must file a Federal income tax
return by April 15th of the current calendar year. In the case of California residents, a State Income Tax return
must also be filed by April 15th of the current calendar year. Florida residents are not required to file a State
Income Tax return. Many Americans find the system difficult to navigate so they decide to hire a tax
accountant to assist in filing an accurate and complete tax return. Many other Americans use a tax software
package to help them file their Federal and State Income Tax return.
TSRI does not have staff that are not trained or licensed to answer questions or provide advice concerning tax
matters. Tax law is a separate area of law which is complex and often requires assistance from a tax expert
(most commonly a Certified Public Accountant or Registered Tax Return Preparer). For most international
students and scholars, it is possible to file taxes without personal assistance by using an online tax preparation
software, like one of those listed below. However, for those who have complex financial situations, or who
need help in person to file either their State or Federal tax return forms, there are also tax preparation
accountants and services listed below.
The following resources are provided for informational purposes. The International Office or TSRI does not
verify or endorse any specific tax expert, service, product or resource. An overview of what you need to know
about filing taxes can be found below in the section entitled Forms, Publications and Articles.
Nationwide
Tax Service Providers
H & R Block
Tax preparation service with approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail locations in all 50
states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, and on U.S. military bases around the world.
Jackson Hewitt
Tax preparation service with more than 6,500 offices across the country and Puerto Rico, including year-round
neighborhood storefronts and seasonal high-traffic kiosks in select Walmart and Sears stores.
Liberty Tax Service
Tax preparation service with 4,000+ locations throughout the US and Canada.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Free assistance for lower-income individuals, located mainly at public libraries.
Tax Preparation Online Options
Below are three examples of online tax preparation software packages, specifically for nonresidents for tax
purposes, which are relatively inexpensive and allow you to accurately complete tax forms with specific stepby-step instructions, print and mail your income tax return.
1. Glacier Tax Prep
2. NRTax Return
3. Sprintax
Tax Accountants with Nonresident Tax Expertise
GW Carter, Ltd
4445 West 77th Street, #123
Edina, MN 55435
E-Mail: gwc@form1040nr.com
Web: http://www.form1040nr.com
Gary R. Engler, CPA, CFP
Gary R. Engler & Company, CPA's
11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 310-440-5557
Fax: 310-440-5559
E-Mail: Gary@englercpa.com
Web: www.englercpa.com
Kevin J. Mullin, CPA
Global Tax and Estate Counsel (GTEC), LLP
1601 Arapahoe Street, D&F Tower, 3rd Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 720-259-5683
E-mail: info@gtecllp.com
Web: http://gtecllp.com
Sam Rock, CPA
Rock & Hardin
3355 Lenox Rd., Ste. 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-920-8500
Fax: 404-631-6444
E-mail: info@rockandhardin.com
Web: http://rockandhardin.com/non-u-s-born-taxpayers-aliens
Other Tax Filing Resources Nationwide
Federal Tax Information
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Phone: (800) TAX-FORM (to order forms)
Phone: (800) 829-1040 (tax questions)
Web: www.irs.gov
Internal Revenue Service Customer Service Numbers
Non-resident aliens for tax purposes 1-215-516-2000
Resident aliens for tax purposes 1-800-829-1040
Forms, Publications and Articles
540NR: California Nonresident or Part-year Resident Income Tax Return
Form 1040NR: US Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return
Form 1040NR-EZ: US Income Tax Return for Certain Nonresident Aliens with No Dependents
1095-A,B or C: Health Care Information Forms for Individuals
Form 8843: Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals with a Medical Condition
Publication 17: Your Federal Income Tax
Publication 519: U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
Publication 901: U.S. Tax Treaties
California Nonresidents and Part-year Residents
How Income Taxes Work
Nonresident Alien or Resident Alien
Suspicious Emails and Identity Theft
Tax Information for Foreign Students and Scholars
Taxation of Nonresident Aliens
California
Other Tax Filing Resources - California
CA Local IRS Office (Federal Taxes)
880 Front St.
San Diego, CA 92101
PH (619) 615-9555
Local California State Franchise Tax Board Office (CA State Taxes)
7575 Metropolitan Dr., Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92108
PH (800) 852-5711
Florida
Other Tax Filing Resources - Florida
FL Local IRS Office (Federal Taxes)
1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
CaPH (561) 616-2002
Palm Beach County Library System
Web: http://www.pbclibrary.org/Tax-Preparation-Assistance
United Way Tax Assistance Services
Web: http://www.unitedwaypbc.org/vita-sites