IMPORTANT: The main tax form for residents is 1040-R. This has certain laws and deductions that the form for tax non-residents (1040-NR) do not get. If you file a 1040-R as a tax non-resident, you will be penalized. Scholarships exceeding the value of school costs (tuition, fees) are taxable income. Plan accordingly. (Athletes, this means […]

Taking the first steps to study abroad in another country is understandably both exciting and a little bit scary. But studying in another country will not only help you exceed academically, it will also open new perspectives that you would have never known about.   5 Important Things to Remember if You are Planning to […]

You know the student. The one who has just arrived in the United States with limited knowledge of the culture and is apprehensive of what awaits. English may not be his or her first language and he or she may have trouble expressing their thoughts and concerns. The student may even break down right there […]

An address by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963 before hundreds of thousands of Americans in front of the Lincoln Memorial. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a […]

Welcome back to school, let LewerMark and VSP help you Combat Computer Vision Syndrome Whether you spend a lot of time on the computer writing papers, searching the web, or watching videos, chances are your body is feeling the effects of spending too much time logged on—dry eyes, tired eyes, headaches, neck pain, blurred vision. […]

Every year, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (usually in June), people all over the world take out their rowing paddles for the ancient tradition Chinese Dragon Boat Festival; a time of seasonal celebration, good luck and good food. Legendary Origin This day has various origin stories, but a popular one states that […]

With more than a billion followers, Islam is the world’s second largest religion after Christianity. A key aspect of practicing Islam is participating in the month-long holiday known as Ramadan, also spelled as Ramadhan. Here’s a little more information.   What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month consisting of fasting, prayer, introspection, and charity. […]

Tax time is almost here. At LewerMark, we know the US tax system is very complicated, especially for international students. If you are an international student studying the in the United States, here are some things to assist you with tax preparation:   Did you know... Did you know that all international students must file […]

LewerMark teams up with Lifeworks to help unique mental health issues faced by international students   The term is coming to an end. You sit at your desk in the International Office and the following situation presents itself. A student has been reported vomiting frequently in their housing unit. When asked about the vomiting, the […]

A quote that has really resonated with me throughout the years is, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” by St. Theresa of Calcutta. For the past several months, we have seen some challenging moments in our nation and around the world that […]