ISS highly encourages students to take our Canvas course on International Students and Taxes. This self-paced course offers concise modules about taxes and quizzes to check your understanding.
INTL Tax Obligation Course in Canvas
Review the INTL Tax Obligation Course in Canvas for an overview of fulfilling the tax requirement.
You will need a Social Security Number (SSN) OR an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Social Security Number (SSN)
- If you are already employed, then you may already have a SSN
- You will use your SSN as your tax ID to file taxes
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- If you do not have a SSN and are required to file taxes, you will need to apply for a ITIN
- Apply using the Form W-7 ITIN
- Glacier Tax Form may help in applying for the ITIN, if needed
You will need the following documents when using Glacier:
- [ ] Passport
- [ ] Visa
- [ ] CBP I-94 and Travel History
- [ ] I-20
- [ ] SSN or ITIN
- [ ] W-2 and/or 1042-S
- [ ] Other financial documents may be needed depending on your individual situation