We strongly recommend reading Frequently Asked Questions about Taxes as a first step in filling out 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!

RIT provides two tax software programs to assist international students in preparing and filing required U.S. tax forms. These programs are used to determine your appropriate tax status, whether you are eligible for a tax treaty benefit, and which forms are necessary for you to file. These resources are available to you for free and could save you money. We encourage you to take advantage of these systems and to keep your information updated regularly.

• GLACIER is an online tax compliance program, available at online-tax.net/. RIT foreign nationals are automatically enrolled in GLACIER once they start working on campus. Login details and a temporary password are delivered by email when you arrive on campus. It is important to keep your GLACIER record updated at all times. RIT relies on this system to identify your appropriate tax status, monitor payments, and declare eligible tax treaty benefits.
• GLACIER Tax Prep (formerly called CINTAX) is a companion program that prepares Federal tax forms for persons taxed as Non-Resident Aliens, as determined through your GLACIER record. If you did not have access to GLACIER during 2012 because you were not employed by RIT you may still use GLACIER Tax Prep to prepare your taxes. You will received information from our office in February about how to access the GLACIER Tax Prep software.
• You will receive an email from the RIT Payroll Office with instructions on how to use GLACIER Tax Prep to complete your U.S. tax forms. As explained in that email, you will simply access GLACIER using your existing UserID and Password, and GLACIER will transfer certain data directly into GLACIER Tax Prep. This will make your tax preparation very easy!

Before using tax software read this:
It is CRUCIAL that you wait until you have received your W-2 form (if you worked) AND your 1042-S form (you will be receiving a 1042-S only if you received fellowship or grants for living expenses and/or wages covered by a tax treaties) BEFORE you complete your federal tax return form. Employers must provide W-2 forms by January 31st and  1042-S forms by March 15th at the latest. The 1042-S will be sent out by the RIT Payroll office.

GLACIER Tax Prep instructions for students who did not have a GLACIER account and Instructions for students who had no income are available in the ISS Office.

As of April 16, 2013, our GLACIER Tax Prep Consultant has completed her service to RIT international students. The ISS staff greatly appreciates all of the help she has provided.

If you are using GLACIER Tax Prep to complete your federal tax forms and have questions about the software please send them to support@glaciertax.com

The following resources are provided by University of Buffalo International Student and Scholar Services:

• 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