Tax Forms, Publications and Resources for International Visitors

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a website that provides income tax forms, publications, and tax regulations.

Toll free Telephone numbers in the U.S. for tax questions:
IRS Federal Tax Assistance: 1-800-829-1040
State of Michigan: 1-800-827-4000

W-2 Form: Wage and Tax Statement. U.S. employers use this form to report the income earned and tax withheld during the tax year. Michigan State University will provide four copies of the W-2 by the end of January for the previous tax year. A copy of the W-2 must be filed with the Federal and State tax returns.

Form 1042S: Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. Used to report scholarships, grants received, stipends or tuition scholarships, and compensation for independent and dependent personal services for individuals classified as "nonresident alien for tax purposes". In addition, income exempt from withholding is also reported on a 1042-S. Michigan State University will provide three copies of the 1042-S by March 15th for the previous tax year. A copy of the 1042-S must be filed with the Federal and State tax returns.