Texas Tech University cannot provide individual tax advice. We can only provide basic general guidelines.
No information on this site may be considered formal tax advice.
Consult tax counsel as necessary.
Tax Clinics
Texas Tech Payroll & Tax Services sponsors Tax Clinics for TTUS students and scholars typically in February, March, and April. The purpose of these workshops is to provide general guidance to students and scholars on the process of filing U.S. The workshops are not intended to provide individual tax advice.
Scheduled Tax Clinics and Webinars 2025:
| Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 | In Person – February 12th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST |
| Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 | In Person – February 18th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST |
| Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 | In Person – February 28th 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST |
| Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 | In Person – March 10th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST |
| Zoom | Virtual – March 12th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Graduated Employees and Satellite Campuses only) |
| TBD | In Person – March 27th 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST(TTUHSC ONLY) |
| Zoom | Virtual – March 28th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST (Graduated Employees and Satellite Campuses only) |
| Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 | In Person – April 2nd 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST |
| Advance Technology Learning Center (ATLC), PC1 | In Person – April 10th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST |
Important Dates
GLACIER Tax Prep is typically made available in mid-February for current year returns.
The federal income tax filing due date for individuals for each tax year is April 15th (or the following business day if April 15th is a weekend).
Please consult state tax agency websites for information on filing deadlines in states other than Texas.
Tax Preparation Assistance
The IRS and state websites contain information and guidance for complying with your tax filing obligations. However, you may have individual circumstances that require additional tax guidance or advice. TTU Nonresident Alien students and employees have access to tax preparation software to help file returns and answer questions.
Legal restrictions prevent TTU staff members from advising you about tax liabilities or helping you to prepare your tax return beyond the assistance available during tax clinics. If your tax situation is complex, you may want to seek the services of a professional tax preparer to file your tax returns. See Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer below if you are considering working with a professional tax preparer.
Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
The IRS provides guidance on how to choose a tax preparer. Use these tips to evaluate whether the preparer will be able to assist you and understand issues related to experience and cost.
See IRS IRS Tax Tip 2021-185 — December 14, 2021:
Tips to help taxpayers choose a reputable tax return preparer
Tips Specific to Nonresident or Dual-Status Tax Filers
- Ask how many 1040-NR forms the preparer files each year.
- If you are an F, J, M, or Q visa holder, ask the preparer if they are familiar with the rules that apply to your visa status, and whether they have experience filing returns with your visa status.
- If you are a dual-status resident, ask how many dual-status returns the preparer has filed.
Beware of tax preparers who offer to help you prepare your immigration forms. The only individuals authorized to give advice on immigration law are attorneys and representatives accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Additional Tax Preparation Resources
- IRS tips for choosing a tax preparer
- IRS authorized locations for free tax preparation
- IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
- Federal e-file options
- Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers
- IRS Tax Pro Association Partners
Please be aware that some tax preparation resources and software are only available to U.S. citizens and residents.