Sprintax

Summary

This page provides information about Sprintax Returns software, which helps international students and scholars file their U.S. taxes.

Please note: the HIO does not issue tax reporting documents.

About Sprintax

Sprintax Returns is an online tax return preparation software that assists Tax Non-Residents in their U.S. federal and state tax filings. The cost for federal U.S. filings is covered by the Harvard license. State filings can be done using Sprintax Returns for an additional fee.

 

What Harvard’s HIO discount covers

ServiceFeeCovered by HIO discount?
Federal tax preparation, Form 1040-NR
$54.95
Yes
Form 8843
$19.95
Yes
State tax preparation
$49.95 per state
No
Amended return
$79.95
No

 

Access Sprintax through the HIO link so the discount is applied.

If your HarvardKey expired, email: internationaloffice@harvard.edu

Include your full name and request a tax software code.

Do not share your Sprintax discount code.

Documents to Gather Before Using Sprintax

Have these ready:

  • Passport
  • Visa document, such as I-20 or DS-2019
  • U.S. entry and exit dates
  • SSN or ITIN, if you have one
  • W-2 forms, if you worked
  • 1042-S forms, if applicable
  • 1099 forms, if applicable
  • 1095 or 1099-HC health insurance forms, if applicable

You do not need an SSN or ITIN if you had no U.S. income and only need to file Form 8843.

Access Sprintax Returns

2026 Sprintax Webinars

These informational webinars cover the following topics:

  • An overview of tax filing for nonresident students and scholars
  • Who must file a U.S. tax return
  • What income forms students/scholars may receive
  • Forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS
  • Terms like FICA, ITIN and Form 1098-T
  • What happens if you don’t file, or misfile
  • State tax returns
  • IRS stimulus payments
  • Sprintax Returns overview