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STATE INCOME TAX FILING REQUIREMENTS  \nJanuary 1st through April 15th is \"Tax Season\" in the U.S. During this period, U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-resident aliens must file income tax returns and other tax forms. Every individual present in the U. S. during the previous year in F-1, F-2, J-1 or J-2 immigration status must file certain tax forms, even if they have not worked in the United States. ALL international students, scholars and their dependents (F-1, F- 2, J-1 and J-2) must file Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax Form 8843. Most nonimmigrants who worked and earned income in the U.S. in the previous year must file income tax returns AND Form 8843 on or before Tuesday, April 17th (typically the deadline is April 15th but this year it is April 17th due to a legal holiday in the District of Columbia) . Those who worked in the state of North Carolina during the previous year may be responsible for filing a N.C. state income tax return as well as a U.S. federal return.  \nThe following information is intended for individuals in nonimmigrant status who will file as nonresident for tax purposes. Please consult IRS Publication 519 “U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens” to determine whether to file as Nonresident or Resident for income tax purposes. Some nonimmigrants may be eligible for a reduction in taxes due to a treaty between the U.S. and their country. Please refer to IRS Publication 901 “U.S. Tax Treaties” for more information. Even if exempt from taxes due to a treaty, tax forms are required to be filed.  \nTAX RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS  \nUNC Law VITA Tax Sessions for International Students and Scholars*  \nStaff from the UNC Law Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will provide two 45-minute information sessions to international students and scholars on what types of tax preparation services are available through VITA, how and where to sign up for appointments, and what documents are needed foryour VITA appointment. These sessions will cover the same material so you will only need to attend one.  \n􀁸 Friday, February 2, 2 pm-2:45 pm (FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium)  \n􀁸 Monday, February 12 3 pm-3:45 pm (FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium) Please note that these sessions will be for general information and an overview of VITA services and presenters will not be able to provide detailed tax information for individuals during the session.  \nPlease sign up here: [https://goo.gl/forms/bPoELkRNkrOPWOxU2](https://goo.gl/forms/bPoELkRNkrOPWOxU2)  \nIf you need to reschedule your appointment or have questions please contact Tara Meadows-Neill:  \n[tneill@email.unc.edu](tneill@email.unc.edu)  \nTax Sessions for Individuals Filing as NONRESIDENT for TAX PURPOSES *  \nA volunteer from the local community, Ms. Margaret Hung, will give a brief overview of filing requirements and relevant U.S. Federal and State of North Carolina tax forms, followed by a Question & Answer period. Each session will cover the same material, so you will only need to attend one.  \n􀁸 Friday, February 23, 2018, 4:00-5:30 pm (FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium)  \n􀁸 Thursday, April 5, 2018 4:00-5:30 pm (FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium) NOTE: Students and scholars attending the sessions should bring their tax documents (W-2, 1099, 1042Sand/or other statements of income), along with tax forms (downloaded [from ](from www.irs.gov)[www.irs.gov](from www.irs.gov)), and prepared questions.  \nPlease sign up here: [https://goo.gl/forms/9QDYMm4YtwnbwbVI3](https://goo.gl/forms/9QDYMm4YtwnbwbVI3)  \nIf you need to reschedule your appointment or have questions please contact Tara Meadows-Neill:  \n[tneill@email.unc.edu](tneill@email.unc.edu)  \n* These sessions provide general information and will not provide one-on-one tax counseling. 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