Taxes
All F1 students present in the U.S. last year must file form 8843. Spouses and dependents must also file this form.
Students who earned U.S. income last year must also file form 1040-NR.
- Download form 1040-NR and instructions
- W-2 form required. On-campus workers can find the W-2 in myHCC. Those employed off-campus will receive the W-2 from the employer.
- If you are required to file a 1040NR, you are also required to file a Maryland State income tax return. Maryland residency requirements are based upon time living in Maryland, not upon immigration status. Please consult a tax professional for more information.
All completed forms must be mailed to the IRS by April 15th
If you are NOT including a payment, forms should be mailed to:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX 73301-0215
If you ARE including a payment, forms should be mailed to:
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 1303
Charlotte, NC 28201-1303
Howard Community College International Student Admissions provides this tax resource to HCC students for informational and educational purposes, not as a substitute for advice obtained from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a qualified tax professional. Students who have questions about their income tax situation should consult a qualified tax professional. Each person is responsible for the accuracy of his/her income tax returns and any resulting penalties or interest.
Please also see the following websites for tax assistance and more information regarding international student taxes:
- Sprintax (provides assistance with Federal and State returns)
- Glacier Tax Prep (provides assistance with Federal returns only)
- IRS Foreign Student and Scholar Information
- IRS Forms and Instructions