She is originally from Nigeria. After a period of training, Helen will be helping the OISS advisers with advising and administrative activities. The always-bewildering subject of income tax starts coming to attention in January. The Handbook for Foreign Students and Scholars contains a brief overview of the U.S. income-tax system. As the Handbook says, the OISS cannot provide assistance with income tax matters.
OISS staff lack the required knowledge and training.
The Handbook suggests other sources of information and assistance. The session will cover the basics of the U.S. tax system, including such issues as who has to pay taxes, what form to use, definitions of terms used on the forms and in the instructions, and general guidelines for filling the forms. The best place to obtain income tax forms in Iowa City is the Iowa City Public Library. The Coralville Public Library also has some forms. The volunteers are undergraduate accounting students, members of an accounting-student organization.