Tax Forms to File

International students (who are non-residents for tax purposes) with no taxable income will only need to file the IRS Form 8843.

This form is essential for all international students and scholars in the U.S. because it helps determine residency status for tax purposes as well as tax requirements by excluding the days of presence for the purposes of the Substantial Presence test. If you are using Sprintax to file other tax forms, the software will automatically complete and submit this form for you as well.

If you are not filing other tax forms with them, then Sprintax charges a fee to complete this form. However, they also offer a helpful, free blog with detailed instructions on how to file Form 8843 by paper.

Documents Needed to Complete the Form

• Passport
• U.S. entry and exit dates found in your Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
• Visa/Immigration status information, Form DS-2019 (for J visa holders) or Form I-20 (for F visa holders)
• If you already have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) you should enter it on the form, but it is not required.

Note: Please do not be concerned by the term “Individual with Medical Condition”. If you are an international student or scholar, you will be completing the form as an Exempt Individual.

International students (who are non-residents for tax purposes) with taxable income will need to file:

Federal Forms

• Form 8843
• Form 1040NR.
• Sprintax will prepare both of these forms and they may be submitted online through the software.

State Form

• Ohio IT 1040 Individual Income Tax Return.
• Sprintax will prepare this form, but you will have to print it, sign it and mail it to the address provided in the instructions sheet from Sprintax.

Local Forms

• See more info below.

All students and scholars who received income or taxable scholarships from Miami University during the tax year, will receive Sprintax access codes. This resource provided by Miami, will cover the costs of the primary Non-Resident tax forms created in the Sprintax

Be aware that many local offices providing tax assistance are not familiar with the specialized tax requirements for international students. Similarly, popular online tax services may not be compatible with international student tax requirements. It is recommended that any advice regarding taxes be sought out from an experienced professional who has knowledge of non-resident alien tax requirements. Do not use TurboTax, H&R Block, or other software unless Sprintax indicates that you are a "Resident Alien for Tax Purposes." These companies do not offer the forms that are required for non-resident aliens. Using these companies or their software may cause you to file your taxes incorrectly if you are a resident alien for tax purposes.

International students (who are residents for tax purposes) should plan to file:

Federal Form

• Form 1040

State Form

• Ohio IT 1040 Individual Income Tax Return

Local Form

• See below.

Residents for Tax Purposes may consult a local tax professional or use another online tax preparation program to file your federal and state tax forms. There are many programs to choose from, you can find them by doing an online search. The IRS provides a list of trusted partners, many of whom offer free federal and/or state tax return filing options.

1. Use the Ohio Tax Finder Tool.
2. If a School District Income Tax is listed for your address, you must file Form SD 100 with the local School District Number (the number in parenthesis)

If you need assistance with these forms, please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation - 1-800-282-1780

1. Go to the Ohio Department of Taxation “Municipal Sites” web page.
2. Click on the link for your city.
   • If it takes you to a page that has a heading “RITA” in the top left corner, file Form 37 using the Municipality Name and Municipality FIPS Code from “The Finder” tool.
   • If the link from your city takes you to a local government website, search for “Tax Forms” on that page’s search tool to determine which form you need to file.
     • You should look for results labeled “2025 Individual Income Tax”, “2025 Tax Return Form”, “2025 Tax Forms”, etc. within the local government website
     • If you are not able to find your municipal income tax form, contact the local government using the contact information on their website to determine which form (if any) you must file:
       • Oxford - file Form 37, RITA Oxford: 1-800-860-7482
       • Hamilton - file Form 75, RITA Hamilton: 1-800-860-7482, extension 5008
       • Middletown - file Current Tax Year Personal Form, (listed under “2025 Annual Personal Tax Forms”) City of Middletown Income Tax Division: 1-513-425-7862

If you need assistance with these forms, please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation - 1-800-282-1780