*~It’s Tax Time!~*
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Each year, the International Office provides tax filing assistance for UT’s international students and scholars. To provide this assistance, they rely on volunteers who generously donate their time and effort to assist the population. Sign up to become a tax volunteer today!

What is a Tax Volunteer?
As a tax volunteer, you would:

  • Attend trainings to learn the basics of filing taxes for nonresident aliens.
    • Thursday, February 2, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Breakfast provided
    • Thursday, February 9, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Breakfast AND lunch provided!
    • Note: If you cannot make the trainings, but are still interested in volunteering, then you have the option of reviewing the training material independently online.
  • Learn about GLACIER Tax Prep, the online tax filing program used by the International Office to prepare international tax returns.
  • Volunteer at least once per week to assist international students and scholars in reviewing their tax returns and answering their questions.
    • Tax appointments will be held from February 22 through April 13
    • Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:45 – 6 p.m.

Benefits of being a volunteer:

  • You get to learn about the taxation of the international student and scholar population. It’s interesting and a valuable skillset to have, especially for those who work with international students and scholars!
  • You get to interact with international students and scholars in a different context, which is thoroughly rewarding!
  • You are invited to a paid recognition lunch after the tax season is over!

As a tax volunteer, you are not expected to be an expert on international taxes.

Many of the questions that students and scholars ask can be easily answered from the training that you receive. You will not be left alone on appointment nights – there will always have a senior volunteer to assist you with any questions that may arise.

If you are interested in being a volunteer or have any questions, please contact Phuoc Bui at taxadvisor@austin.utexas.edu as soon as possible.