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If you were present in the U.S. at any time in 2025 as an international student, you must complete and submit tax forms to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The forms you need depend on your tax residency and whether you earned any income from U.S. sources.

• U.S. federal requirements: If you did not earn any income from U.S. sources, you must file IRS Form 8843 by April 15, 2026.
• Arizona and/or other U.S. state requirements: There are no other state tax filing requirements if you did not earn income from U.S. sources.

You must report any income you earned in the U.S. during 2025. While studying in the U.S., you will be classified under one of two tax categories: nonresident or resident.

Most international students on F, J, M, or Q visas are typically considered nonresidents for tax purposes. However, this status depends on your visa type and how long you have been in the U.S. Your tax filing status is determined by the substantial presence test and is not related to your immigration status. If you have an active Sprintax account, you can log in to find out your tax status.

 

You will need the following documents to file your taxes:

• W-2 form from every employer you had in 2025.
  • If you worked for ASU and have not yet received your 2025 W-2, check My ASU. If you’re still unable to locate it, please contact ASU Human Resources.
  • If you worked for a company other than ASU, including Aramark, Follett Bookstore, or with a company through CPT or OPT, please contact their human resources department.
• Form 1042-S (if applicable*).
  • If you have not received this document, first check your Sprintax record. If you’re still unable to locate it, please contact [email protected].
  • *You may receive a 1042-S if you received tax treaty benefits from ASU in 2025 or had other taxable money that was not paid through payroll. Only nonresidents receive this form. If your tax status changes to resident, you will not receive a 1042-S for any amounts paid after the change.

• U.S. federal requirements: You must file federal taxes using IRS Form 8843 and IRS Form 1040-NR by April 15, 2026.
• Arizona and/or other state requirements: You may also be required to file a tax return for every state you earned income in during 2025. For Arizona, you must file AZ Form 140 by April 15, 2026.

• U.S. federal requirements: You must file federal taxes using IRS Form 1040 and possibly Form 8833 by April 15, 2026.
• Arizona and/or other state requirements: You may also be required to file a tax return for every state you earned income during 2025. For Arizona, you must file AZ Form 140 by April 15, 2026.

You can use any number of tax preparation software programs to assist you in your filing requirements. ASU has arranged for individuals to use Sprintax Tax Preparation, which is a preparation software for tax filing for nonresidents. More information about Sprintax will be provided to you next week. 
 

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Please keep in mind that ASU staff members are not able to provide personal assistance with the completion of tax compliance while in their official roles at ASU, including acting as tax consultants or providing tax advice related to the completion of the forms. The information provided is intended for your benefit. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Sprintax, a certified tax preparer or a local IRS field office.