Foreign National Tax Compliance

We are responsible for the proper taxation and reporting of income received by Foreign Nationals (non U.S. citizens) from the University of Rhode Island.

Beginning in calendar year 2026, the University of Rhode Island (URI) uses Sprintax Calculus to determine U.S. tax residency status and collect the documentation required for tax compliance. URI is obligated to comply with U.S. immigration and tax laws when processing and issuing payments to foreign nationals.

To meet these requirements and ensure timely processing of your payment(s), you must enter detailed information about your immigration and tax status into Sprintax Calculus. In addition, you are required to upload supporting documentation in the Sprintax Calculus Document Exchange, based on your visa type. These documents include a copy of your passport, I-94, visa, and either a DS-2019, I-20, or I-797, as applicable.

Sprintax Calculus is a secure, cloud-based software platform designed to support nonresident tax compliance.

To ensure the correct tax withholding rate is applied, you are required to complete the Sprintax Calculus process before receiving any compensation, scholarship, or fellowship from URI.

SPRINTAX CALCULUS LOG-IN

Required Steps

1) Request access to Sprintax Calculus

  • Send an email to Joelle_brown@uri.edu requesting access to Sprintax Calculus.
  • Your email must be sent from your URI email account and must include:
    • Your full legal name (as it appears on your passport)
    • Your URI ID number
    • The type of payment you expect to receive (payroll, scholarship etc.)

2) Activate your account

  • When you receive your activation email (from noreply@sprintax.com), follow the instructions provided to access your account.
  • Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email.
  • Note: Do not log in directly through the Sprintax website. You must follow the instructions and access Sprintax Calculus through MyApps to ensure proper setup.

3) Enter your information

  • Complete all required fields in the Sprintax Calculus system.
  • Incomplete sections are noted with a red square.
  • Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed.

4) Upload required documents Upload all applicable documents in the Document Exchange:

  • Passport (all visa types)
  • Visa (all visa types)
  • I-94 (all visa types)
  • DS-2019 (J-1 visa holders only)
  • I-20 (F-1 visa holders only)
    • F-1 students on OPT must also provide a copy of their EAD card or their approval notice if the EAD card has not yet been received
  • I-797A Approval Notice (H-1B visa holders only)

5) Review and sign tax forms

  • Review and electronically sign all required tax forms, including the Sprintax Calculus summary page.
  • Once signed, the Foreign National Office will be notified that your forms have been completed and submitted.

6) Receive approval

  • Once your Sprintax Calculus profile has been reviewed and approved, you will receive a confirmation email.
  • At that time, you should notify the URI department that is issuing your payment that your profile has been approved.

Ongoing Requirements

  • If your status changes or you receive updated documentation at any time, you must update your Sprintax Calculus profile to ensure your tax information remains accurate.
  • Each December, you will receive an email prompting you to review and verify your information before your tax status is determined for the following calendar year.

Important Note

Sprintax Calculus and Sprintax Returns are separate systems.

  • Sprintax Calculus is used by URI to determine the tax status of foreign nationals and to collect required documentation.
  • Sprintax Returns is used to prepare and file U.S. tax returns.

Completing your Sprintax Calculus profile does not fulfill your obligation to file a U.S. tax return.

Additional Resources

Helpful tools to assist with completing your Sprintax Calculus account can be found here.

Who Can Help Me?

Foreign National
11 Carlotti Admin Bldg
75 Lower College Road
Fax: 401.874.5206

Foreign National Tax Compliance CoordinatorJoelle BrownJoelle_Brown@uri.edu401.874.5209