TAX INFO

If you receive a fellowship from the GC and receive part of it as a lump sum (usually at the beginning of the semester), you DO owe taxes on it. Most likely the GC will NOT send a tax form. Make sure to deduct student fees etc.

ONE-SHEET OVERVIEW OF YOUR TAX SITUATION

Learn the quick hits of what your paystub will look like and what you owe.

QUARTERLY ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENT

Technically, graduate students are supposed to do this

TAX HELP

Certified tax consultant- tax preparation, tax advice, and answering any tax-related questions. VERY affordable

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFO

GC’S overview page.

CUNY pays for Sprintax– software that helps intl students with taxes and forms.

PRE-TAX COMMUTER ENROLLMENT

Great way to save money on the MTA

FICA EXEMPTION REQUEST

Even half-time grad students qualify. Go to CUNYFirst-> Student Center-> Financial Aid -> FICA and click “REQUEST”

NON-GC TAX INFO

This person has a great blog and podcast about all things tax related for grad students