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Tax Information

Note: The following is general information about taxes for postdocs. It is NOT meant to represent advice or assumed to be error free. For specific questions about your tax responsibilities, please contact the Internal Revenue Service, an accountant, or an income tax service.

The National Postdoctoral Association has a list of resources about taxes on their website. The information is applicable to postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral fellows.

  • Guide to Income Taxes for International Postdocs
  • Overview of Tax Issues for Postdocs

For International Postdocs:

  • Review the International Services website first
  • Review the FAQs, tax preparation assistance, and resident or non-resident pages

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Day Hall Suite 222
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14850-2602

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