Linden Dudley, Director

Division of Student Affairs

International Student Life

What we offer

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• We are here to enhance the collegiate experience through the internationalization of campus.

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• Transition & Support

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• Programs & Outreach

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• Leadership & Engagement

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Programs & Outreach

• International Coffee Hour
• International Education Month
• Global Buddies
• International Street Festival
• Culture Nights
• International Student Orientation
• Global Dawgs

Leadership & Engagement

• 11 Cultural Student Organizations
• Global Leadership Development
• International Student Advisory Board

Moving to the US:

• Transportation (Driver’s License, Buses, Buying a Car…)
• Housing
• English Opportunities

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Faculty and Staff:

• Understanding cultural and academic differences

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Financial:

• Financial Aid/Hardship
• Banking
• ITAP

• Set up an appointment or walk-in!
• 706-542-5867
• isl@uga.edu
• Isl.uga.edu

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• ISL as a resource and signpost

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• International Tax Assistance Program (ITAP)

Digital Resources

In-Person

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ISL provides support to complete the tax filing obligations each spring.

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Payroll Department

Ginger Ayers

gayers@uga.edu

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Susan Caldwell

susanc@uga.edu

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424 East Broad Street

Business Services Building

Room 205

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Walk In Hours 8:00-12:00

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UGA Systems

Separate systems – do not “talk” to each other

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• One USG Connect – Payroll system (employment)
• Paychecks, direct deposit, address

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• ATHENA – Student account system (academic)
• Tuition and Fees , scholarships

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• GLACIER – Nonresident alien tax compliance system
• Payroll tax withholding forms

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• SPRINTAX- Nonresident alien tax filing system
• Offered through International Student Life
• Tax filing

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Taxes

• Federal (10%) and State (3%) Income Taxes – deducted from your paycheck

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• UGA Payroll sends you an email via GLACIER (support@online-tax.net)
• Upon completion of GLACIER, print and sign appropriate tax forms and submit to Ginger Ayers via email
• The tax forms will be filled out per IRS guidelines – you just need to sign and date
• Immigration documents – we do not need copies as we will obtain from OGE

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Income Tax Return

US Tax Year is January 1 – December 31

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2 tax forms:

• 8843 to be completed by everyone and any family members that may be present in the US
• 1040NR to be completed by those that receive any US $$
• If you receive $$ from UGA – you will receive a statement in February showing the amount your received and/or taxes

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Non-Resident or Resident?

Substantial Presence Test: Typically 2 years for J status

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Income Tax Returns must be filed with both Federal and State of GA governments by April 15^th

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Tax Scams

Note that the IRS doesn't:

• contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information

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• Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe any taxes.
• Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
• Demand payment without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

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• Scammers often send fake IRS or UGA emails, appearing genuine with “irs.gov” or “irsservices@uga.edu” addresses. These phishing attempts use subject lines like “Tax Refund Payment” and ask for personal details via a link

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International Student Life is here to support!

Questions?

https://isl.uga.edu/taxes/

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Linden.Dudley@uga.edu

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