US Tax Reporting Requirements
The Office of International Affairs does not advise on tax matters, but we want to to be sure and provide you with the resources you need to properly follow the US tax regulations. Our Tax Services Office at UC Merced also has resources at http://tax.ucmerced.edu/Pages/default.aspx
*IMPORTANT* The deadline to file taxes each year is April 15th
Most indiviudals hire a tax specialist to help with completing their taxes. Here is the IRS web page with further information:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/references-for-f...
There are several different forms you might be required to file, but below are the most common forms:
Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms
If you are not eligible for a Social Security Number and need to know if you are elgible for an ITIN number, please use this IRS tool click here