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Tax Filing Information

The tax filing information supplied herein is being provided as a matter of convenience. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. It is not intended to be a complete representation of all the income tax regulations pertinent to the students, faculty, staff and other individuals with whom the University system may have a relationship. As the University does not provide tax advice, the University disclaims all liability from the misinterpretation or misuse of these materials.

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Tax Filing Information

If you are a:

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For additional tax help see the following information

Tax Filing Information for US Citizens, Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) and Resident Aliens for tax purposes

Year End Tax Statements

W-2 - Employees of the UW System, and some foreign nationals, who receive reportable earned income will receive a W-2. See an explanation at: W-2 (PDF).

1042-S - Foreign nationals may receive a 1042-S if they are recipients of tax treaty benefits. See an explanation 1042-S at: 1042-S (PDF).

Fellowship/Scholarship Information Letter - Advanced Opportunity Fellow; Fellow; Grad Intern or Trainee; Post-Doc Fellow, Scholar or Trainee; Scholar; Trainee will receive an Information Letter. See an explanation at: Fellowship/Scholarship Information Letter (PDF).

 

Tax Filing Information for Nonresident Aliens

Year End Tax Statements

W-2 - Employees of the UW System, and some foreign nationals, who receive reportable earned income will receive a W-2. See an explanation at: W-2 (PDF).

1042-S - Foreign nationals may receive a 1042-S if they are recipients of tax treaty benefits, or scholarships or fellowships from non-tax treaty countries. See an explanation 1042-S at: 1042-S (PDF).

  • IRS - Federal Forms and Instructions

    • Form 1040NR-EZ - US Nonresident Alien Tax Return for Certain Nonresident  Aliens with No Dependents (PDF)
    • Form 1040NR-EZ Instructions (PDF)
    • Form 1040NR - US Nonresident Alien Tax Return (PDF)
    • Form 1040NR - Instructions (PDF)
    • Form 8843 - Statement for Exempt Individuals - This form must be completed by all Foreign Nationals whether employed or not. (PDF)

  • IRS - Federal Publications

    • Pub 513 - Tax Information for Visitors to the US (PDF)
    • Pub 519 - US Tax Guide for Aliens (PDF)
    • Pub 901 - US Tax Treaties (PDF)

  • IRS - Federal Website

  • Wisconsin Forms and Instructions

Tax Information and Assistance

IRS - Assistance (toll free) 1-800-829-1040
IRS - Tax Treaty and Nonresident Alien Questions 1-215-516-2000
IRS - Forms (toll free) 1-800-829-3676
IRS - Website www.irs.gov
Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Assistance 1-608-266-2772
Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Forms 1-608-266-1961
Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Website http://www.revenue.wi.gov

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