{"id":2394,"date":"2020-04-29T18:42:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T18:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/?p=2394"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:29:09","slug":"stimulus-payments-and-unemployment-benefits-and-public-chargeoh-my","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/2020\/04\/29\/stimulus-payments-and-unemployment-benefits-and-public-chargeoh-my\/","title":{"rendered":"Stimulus Payments and Unemployment Benefits and Public Charge\u2026Oh, my!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you were thinking of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, specifically the \u201cLions and tigers and bears!, Oh, my!\u201d scene, we understand. We are living in an extraordinary period and there has been a lot of communication and updates recently that may impact our international visitors. It can be hard to keep up with what is happening and how it may or may not impact your status. Hopefully the OIS is able to breakdown some of this information for you.<\/p>\n

First, when it comes to filing or answering tax related questions, the OIS is not equipped to provide guidance. We are not experts. If you have not taken the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the OIS website, please review the tax resources<\/a>. The tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. This past March, the OIS sent out an email to our international visitors with information on a tax preparation software. This online tool provides easy-to-use federal tax preparation software along with an extension online library that will help you file your tax forms if you are considered a non-resident for taking filing purposes. You\u2019ll need to refer back to this email and there is a specific hyperlink that you need to use. These emails were sent out to your uthscsa email accounts. If you are unable to find the email, please contact us at international@uthscsa.edu<\/a>. Next, those who are no longer eligible to use the software OIS purchased because you are considered a resident (for tax purposes only) can reach out to VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). VITA is available for individuals and families that earn $55,000 a year or less. VITA is still able to assist individuals via their drive-thru system. Below is their contact information and a listing of what documents you would need to supply them in order to assist you with tax preparation.<\/p>\n

Guadalupe Community Center, 1801 W C\u00e9sar E Ch\u00e1vez Blvd \/ (210) 226-6178
\nHours and days of operation are the following:\u00a0 Monday \u2013 Friday from 9am \u2013 430pm.
\nClients can drop off tax documents through the VITA drive-thru. Tax returns are typically prepared and returned within 72 hours.
\nWebsite: https:\/\/ccaosa.org\/tax-preparation\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The following items are needed to prepare your tax return:<\/p>\n