Taxes

SISS is not able to provide individual tax advice or assistance. However, the questions below may help to answer many of your tax questions. In addition, consult the resources provided by UC Davis’s Tax Reporting and Compliance Office, which also contains answers to many tax questions.

These financial resources provide general information about banking and taxes in the U.S. Learn more about setting up a bank account, transferring money from your home country to the U.S. and using ATMs. You can also learn more about filing taxes, such as who must file, how to file and where you can go for assistance. Click on your topic below to learn more

The tax system in the U.S. is very complex and, in the case of California, involves filing both a Federal Tax Return and a California State Tax return each year by April 15. Many Americans find the system difficult to navigate so they decide to hire a tax accountant to assist in filing an accurate and complete tax return. Many Americans also use a variety of tax software packages to help them file their Federal and State Income Taxes. SISS offers tax software created specifically for international students and scholars to assist with filing Federal Tax Returns.

All international students and scholars are subject to U.S. income tax requirements. The following information discusses major tax concepts, requirements, and deadlines that are generally applicable to many situations. Please note that the information below does not constitute legal tax advice, and UC Davis employees (including SISS staff) are unable to provide individualized tax assistance.