International Student Services has purchased online tax preparation software for RIT international students called Glacier Tax Prep (GTP).  The software provides everything non-residents need to file their federal tax forms all in one place.

How much does it cost?
RIT international students may use the software for FREE

How do I access the program?
In one of two ways:

1. If you have a GLACIER account (because you are an on-campus employee) you will receive an email from the RIT Payroll Office with instructions. As explained in that email, you will simply access GLACIER using your existing User ID and Password, and GLACIER will transfer certain data directly into GLACIER Tax Prep. This will make your tax preparation very easy!
2. If you did not have access to GLACIER during 2013, ISS will provide you with a GTP access code and login information. We will be emailing that information in mid-February.

How Does it Work?
The software asks students a series of questions and based on the answers determines things like:
•    If you are really a non-resident for tax purposes
•    Which tax returns or other tax forms are necessary to complete
•    If there is a tax treaty that might apply for you
•    If an ITIN is necessary

How Long Does it Take?
It typically takes 15 – 20 minutes to complete.

What if I have questions?

• You may do one or all of the following:
• Watch the Tutorial Video
• Find the answers in the FAQ section
• Ask the GTP Support Team questions via email

What do I do after going through the software program?
You will print out the forms and mail them to the address provided. There are complete instructions on the final page of Glacier Tax Prep.
 

Please note: State taxes vary by the state where income was earned during the tax year and forms must be filed separately for each state. If you did a co-op in another state you may need to complete a tax form for that state. Filing non-New York State tax forms is not covered in the ISS Tax Workshops, but the following is a link to State Tax Forms

International students who are NON-residents for tax purposes should NOT file tax returns using TURBO-tax because it does not complete the NON-resident forms for you. Most of the tax software programs advertised online do not offer assistance in completing non-resident tax forms.

You may print a copy of your RIT W-2 form by logging into myinfo.rit.edu. If you have not set up your myinfo account, the process is easy:                                          

• Go to https://myinfo.rit.edu
• Enter username:  ritstudent
• Enter password:  tiger123
• Create your own username & password by following the prompts.  (You’ll need your PAY STUB to access your employee number* and the exact spelling of your name in the payroll system.) *Your employee number is the first five digits of your Kronos punch in number.
• Go to https://myinfo.rit.edu and log in with your new user name and password.
• Click on the RIT Student Self Service link.
• Click on the self-service option you need.
• Follow prompts to set up direct deposit, access your pay slip, update tax withholding, reprint your W2 and more!

If you need to request more time to complete your federal or state tax forms you must do so by the tax filing deadline, April 15, 2014.

• To request a federal income tax forms extension: File Form 4868
• To request a New York State income tax forms extension: follow the instructions at https://www8.tax.ny.gov/PEXT/pextHome

The following resources are provided by University of Buffalo International Student and Scholar Services:
(these are the 2013 links, the 2014 resources will be available soon)

• Federal Income Tax Workshop
• Federal (IRS) Income Tax Workshop Powerpoint
• New York State Income Tax Workshop
• New York State Income Tax Workshop NON-RESIDENTS Powerpoint
• New York State Income Tax Workshop RESIDENTS Powerpoint