DIS Workshops & Seminars

Income Tax Seminar/Workshop Schedule:
2008-2009 Tax Seminar schedule (pdf document) 2008-2009 Tax Seminar schedule (Word doc) 2008 Tax Workshop schedule (pdf document) 2008 Tax Workshop schedule (Word doc)

Income Tax Assistance

Professional, expert advice on U.S. income taxation matters concerning international scientists at NIH is available, on a limited basis, through the Division of International Services (DIS), Office of Research Services (ORS), at no cost to the individual. Those for whom this service is offered include:

NIH Visiting Program participants (Visiting Fellows, Visiting Scientists)
Guest Researchers and Special Volunteers
Special Experts
Other nonimmigrant scientists at NIH in an official capacity

Inasmuch as an individual's tax liability is a personal matter for determination between that individual and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is inappropriate for NIH to provide more than guidance, advice and limited assistance. Therefore, the tax consultant on contract to DIS neither prepares individual returns nor represents the individual in any dispute with the IRS. However, procedural advice, literature, and information tailored to the various NIH international awards and appointments are furnished.

"2007-2008 Income Tax Handbook" for Visiting Foreign Scientists (pdf)

For information on receiving (or requesting a duplicate of) your prior year Form W-2, Form 1042S or Form 1099, click here.

It is strongly recommended that all foreign scientists attend:

1) The income tax seminar for which they are scheduled.

This seminar will provide the individual with an overview of his or her tax status. The foreign scientist also will receive a detailed tax handbook at the time of the seminar.

2008-2009 Tax Seminar schedules are available for download:
2008-2009 Tax Seminar schedule (pdf document)
2008-2009 Tax Seminar schedule (Word doc)

2) One of the income tax preparation workshops offered during tax season.

2008 Tax Workshop schedule (pdf document)
2008 Tax Workshop schedule (Word doc)

Free Tax Information

Federal Taxes:

Internal Revenue Service
11510 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Tax information: (800) 829-1040
Tax forms: (800) 829-3676

Maryland Taxes:

Maryland Tax Office
11510 Georgia Avenue, Suite 190
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Tax information: (800) MD TAXES(638-2937) or (410) 260-7980
Tax forms: (410) 974-FAXX(3299)

Washington, D.C. Taxes:

Taxpayer Service Center
Office of Tax and Revenue
Customer Service Center
941 North Capitol Street, NE, 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Tax information: (202) 727-4TAX (4829)

Virginia Taxes:

VATAX Online
Tax information: (804) 367-8031
Tax forms: (804) 367-2486