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24-25 Documentation (CN - International)

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Documentation

Submit 2022 income and tax documentation. All documents must be translated into English, but all figures should be reported in local currency. We will convert the figures to US Dollars during our review process.

  • Tax Filers: If the parent(s) and/or student filed a non-US income tax form, please submit the following materials:
    • A copy of the government’s assessment of income earned and taxes paid during 2022 for each parent and student.
      • If the federal tax year does not follow the calendar year, please submit the federal tax form that most closely captures the income earned during 2022. For example, if the federal tax year begins in April and ends the following March, please submit the evaluation that reflects income earned and taxes paid from April 2022 to March 2023.
      • If a return was filed in more than one country, please submit a translated copy of each country’s return.
    • If your family owns a share of a business or farm, please submit the following materials:
  • Non-Tax Filers: If the parent(s) and/or student were not required to file a federal income tax form, please submit the following materials:
    • A completed copy of the 2022 Parent Non-Tax Filer Certification (Foreign Income) form.
    • A letter or statement from each working parent’s employer(s) reporting their 2022 gross earnings and taxes paid. The employer should report gross wages, other forms of payment (education or housing allowance, bonus, etc.) in addition to mandatory deductions (taxes paid, employer-paid retirement contributions, etc.) that reduced the employee’s take-home pay.

Helpful Tip: Income and tax documentation can vary significantly from country to country. Please be sure to note the following information in your materials to help us understand your family's circumstances:

  • Gross income
  • Other income (interest, dividends, rental income, business income, etc.)
  • Mandatory or involuntary deductions that reduced the amount of gross income (mandatory contributions to retirement plans or government programs, etc.)
  • Taxes paid: Please make certain that this figure is less any refunds or credits received. Indicate the tax type (local, federal, etc.) and the corresponding amount.
  • Any other noteworthy figures that would help us understand your parent(s)' financial circumstances