2024 Tax Year Filing Information

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) is providing the following information as a courtesy to our UMass Lowell international student community.

Note that the ISSO cannot provide you with any form of individual tax advice. Please consult with a tax professional for questions that cannot be answered by the below resources.

Sprintax Tax Preparation Software Access

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) is offering access to Sprintax to assist you with tax concerns. Sprintax will guide you through the tax preparation process, arrange the necessary documents and check if you're due a tax refund. This software is available for international students, scholars, teachers, researchers, trainees and their dependents who are nonresident aliens for tax purposes in the United States.

Additional information to help you complete your federal tax return in Sprintax Tax Return can be found in this step-by-step guide: Sprintax Tax Prep Job Aid Tax Year 2024 (pdf).

For Sprintax eligibility and access instructions, please visit the the UMass President's Office's Access Sprintax Tax Preparation Software webpage.

Upcoming Tax Webinars

The UMass System President's Office is facilitating the following virtual tax workshops in collaboration with Sprintax:

  • Session 1: February 19, 2025 at noon.
  • Session 2: March 5, 2025 at noon.

Advanced registration is REQUIRED to attend these webinars. To register, please visit the UMass President's Office's Access Sprintax Tax Preparation Software webpage.

Additional Sprintax Open Webinars

Sprintax will also host additional open webinar sessions on the following dates/times:

  • February 26 at noon.
  • March 11 at 2 p.m.
  • March 27 at 1 p.m.
  • April 3 at 1 p.m.
  • April 10 at 2 p.m.
  • April 14 at 11 a.m.

Registration links for these additional sessions can be found on the UMass President's Office's Access Sprintax Tax Preparation Software webpage.


Additional Tax Resources from the UMass President's Office

For general instructions on filing taxes, please review the Sprintax frequently asked questions (FAQ) or contact Sprintax customer services.