CINTAX Overview
Using CINTAX
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Where Can I Access CINTAX ?
How Can I Get Help?
CINTAX Overview
CINTAX is a software program which will allow USC's F-1 and J-1's and their dependents to file to complete their FEDERAL tax forms.
CINTAX:
- Calculates the substantial presence test to determine the foreign national's U.S. residency status
- Checks each type of payment against any applicable tax treaty to ensure that the individual takes advantage of any tax treaty benefits
- Checks to see if the individual is eligible for "away-from-home" expenses (if he or she) has been in the U.S. for less than 12 months)
- Completes the correct U.S. income tax form - either Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ
- Prepares any additional statements or attachments, as applicable - Form 2106, Form 8843, Schedule C, and/or Scholarship/Fellowship Grant Statement
- Prints the tax return and all additional attachments (please note, the IRS does not allow nonresident aliens to file a tax return electronically)
- Provides detailed instructions about how, when and where to submit the tax return, as well as information about the documents necessary to attach and complete the tax return filing process
Using CINTAX
Please make sure you have the following documents and information available BEFORE you log into CINTAX:
- Visa/Immigration Status information;
- Passport;
- Form DS-2019, if J status individual;
- Form I-20, if F status individual;
- Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (if you have been assigned one);
- Address Information (i.e., Current U.S. and Foreign Address);
- U.S. Entry and Exit Dates for current and past visits to the U.S.;
- Academic Institution or Host Sponsor Information (name/address/phone for Academic Director or Dean of Academic Department);
- Forms W-2, 1042-S and/or 1099 (if you received any);
- Scholarship/fellowship grant letter you may have received (if any); and
- A copy of your current federal income tax return (Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ), if you filed a federal income tax return last year.
Start Using CINTAX
Logging-In Information for CINTAX
The first time you log into CINTAX, you will be asked “Have you already created your User Account?” Select “No. This is my first time to login this year. I need to create my User Account.” You must then create your User Account by selecting a Password and your personal UserID); be sure to remember your NEW Password and UserID as you will use it to access CINTAX if you need to login again.
To ensure that your income tax return information remains private and secure, DO NOT share your Password or UserID with anyone. Please note, your email address is used solely by CINTAX to contact you if there is a problem while you are using the system; we do not sell or share your email address with outside parties). If you return to CINTAX to modify or reprint your tax return, at the CINTAX login page enter the Password and UserID you selected at the time you created your User Account.
How Long is My Password Valid?
During your use of CINTAX, you will be asked whether you would like CINTAX to (i) save your information (so that you may reprint or modify your return), or (ii) delete your information. If you select “Save” your information, when you again log into CINTAX, you must enter the Password and UserID you selected when you initially established your User Account; do not create a new User Account. If you selected “Delete” your information, if you return to CINTAX, you must create a new User Account at login; you also will have to re-enter all your data.
Where Can I Access CINTAX ?
You may access CINTAX from any computer with internet access from anywhere in the world. Simply type the following URL address into your internet browser: http://www.cintax.us. Click on the word “CINTAX” at the top of the page to enter.
How Can I Get Help?
If you have questions about your assigned Access Code, contact your Institution Administrator. If you need assistance with CINTAX, click on "Online Help" at the bottom of any screen; Online Help will provide specific information relating to the topic on that page.
If you have a technical issue, contact the CINTAX Support Center at support@cintax.us; all support questions are handled via email.