[All-postdocs] International Community newsletter

Fri Jun 26 13:18:46 EDT 2020

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*This is a reminder that the deadline for US and Commonwealth of 
Massachusetts tax filing which was extended from April 15 to July 15.
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*Below are two online tax preparation services similar to Turbo Tax,  
which are used by many students and faculty in the Boston area
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https://www.sprintax.com/*
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https://www.glaciertax.com/

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IRS Tax information: 
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxation-of-nonresident-aliens

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For preparing and filing the forms, the following information and links 
may be helpful:

Attached is the Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens for use in 
preparing 2019 Returns

Also attached are presentation slides, and handout from the 2019 tax 
workshop hosted by accountant Lisa Hong and WHOI's International Committee.

Note: if you have any specific questions about your tax situation, 
please contact Andrew Daly, WHOI, adaly at whoi.edu 
<mailto:adaly at whoi.edu>, or Matt Person, MBL, mperson at mbl.edu 
<mailto:mperson at mbl.edu>,

and they will send your questions to Lisa Hong and relay you back her 
response.

If you are a non-resident alien for tax purposes you will file either a 
form 1040NR-EZ or 1040NR:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nre.pdf  (instructions) 
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nre.pdf  (form)

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nr.pdf(instructions) 
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nr.pdf  (form)

In addition, you may need to file Form 8843 [only necessary when 
excluding days of presence under the Substantial Presence Test - see Who 
Must File on page 3] https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8843.pdf

Additional information may be found at:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/aliens-which-form-to-file
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-about-international-individual-tax-matters

Massachusetts Tax information:

https://www.mass.gov/topics/tax-information

We are not tax experts, the above information is provided as a courtesy 
to our international community.

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*Below is an interesting article about the history of the Eel Pond Bell 
Tower,
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*by the Woods Hole Historical Collection
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*https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Woods-Hole-Historical-Museum-Weekly-Dispatch.html?soid=1123998206112&aid=Gp_VyBURgd0
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*From the above linked to article:
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*/"The bells in the tower were named for Gregor Mendel and Louis 
Pasteur, two well-known Catholic life scientists. Mrs. Lillie hoped that 
the ringing of the bells would remind Woods Hole scientists of the 
existence of God and the need for religion and science to work together 
to understand the mysteries of the universe. ..."/
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*Below is an interesting award winning 1978 film about the end of manual 
type-setting in publishing, filmed in NYC at the New York Times. Here's 
an article about the half-houtr film: 
https://www.nytimes.com/times-insider/2014/11/13/1978-farewell-etaoin-shrdlu/
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<https://www.nytimes.com/times-insider/2014/11/13/1978-farewell-etaoin-shrdlu/>

1978 | 'Farewell, Etaoin Shrdlu' - The New York Times 
<https://www.nytimes.com/times-insider/2014/11/13/1978-farewell-etaoin-shrdlu/>
David W. Dunlap is a Metro reporter and writes the Building Blocks 
column. He has worked at The Times for 39 years. The New York Times has 
been produced in so many different ways on so many ...
www.nytimes.com

*Here is the film:
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*https://vimeo.com/127605643
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*Things to do on Cpe Cod, from the Cape Cod Times:
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*https://www.capecodtimes.com/thingstodo
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*Woods Hole Film Festival online screening of the film Runner, tomorrow 
Saturday:
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*https://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org/whff_virtual/
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/Documentary Feature by Bill Gallagher • USA • 2019 • 88 min./

*ABOUT THE FILM*
When he was only eight, Guor Mading Maker (known as Guor Marial) ran 
from capture in war-torn Sudan to eventually seek safety in the US. In 
his new life, Maker began running again, participating in high school 
track and field and eventually becoming a sensation qualifying for the 
2012 Olympics. But because the newly formed South Sudan was not 
recognized by the International Olympic committee, Maker had to fight to 
compete independently, refusing to run for Sudan and taking a stand 
against its oppression. RUNNER depicts Maker’s difficult and triumphant 
journey from refugee to world-renowned athlete. His story is a 
distinctly inspirational one in which the indomitable human spirit 
emerges against all odds—and has us urging those in power to choose to 
do the right thing.

*Purchase a ticket. Watch at home anytime beginning at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) 
on Saturday, June 27.*

After the film join Director Bill Gallagher, along with film subject 
Guor Maker for a “live” Q&A and discussion.

*Virtual Group Watch:* Start the Film: 5:30pm EDT (or watch it anytime 
over the weekend!)
*Join the Q&A:* 7:00pm EDT

*PURCHASE TICKETS HERE* 
<https://www.goelevent.com/WoodsHoleFilmFest/e/WHFFVirtualRunner>
/(Tickets available until Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 8:00p.m.)/

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/*The Scout Report of interesting websites:
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/*https://scout.wisc.edu/report/current*/
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Boston Freedom Trail
https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

Boston Black History Trail
https://www.boston.gov/news/black-history-boston-black-heritage-trail

Appalachian Mountains Trail
https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/

Cape Cod Rail Trail
https://www.mass.gov/doc/cape-cod-rail-trail-trail-map/download

Shining Sea Falmouth Bike Trail*
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https://www.capecodbikeguide.com/pdf/shining_sea_bikeway_map_2009.pdf

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Ferry Service to Martha's Vineyard:

from Falmouth Harbor (passenger only)

https://islandqueen.com/schedule/ (see modified schedule)

 From Woods Hole:
https://www.steamshipauthority.com/writable/versioned_downloadable_schedules/path/mvreducedschedule_poster_06162020.jpg

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Keep safe for yourself and your community

/A message from Matt Person (library/MBLliaison to WHOI Int'l Committee) /
///Denice Baker (MBL Human Resources, Sr. HR Generalist)
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/and Kate Ahern-Wolseley (foreign national coordinator/financial svcs)/

*/To our community: /**//*
*/Stay safe during these difficult and challenging times./**//*
*/Feel free to contact us via email for any questions or concerns, /**//*
*/if we do not have the answer, /**//*
*/we will connect you with someone who does. /**//*
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*If you ever have logistical or any other types of questions **about 
Falmouth, Woods Hole, MBL, WHOI, ***
*or anything **else which comes up during your time here, please feel 
free to **give either of us a call, stop by, or email:*
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*Matt Person     x7345 **mperson at mbl.edu 
<mailto:mperson at mbl.edu>****   MBLWHOI Library, 2nd fl. Lillie Building 
rm 230 **

*Denice Baker x7378 _dbaker at mbl.edu_ MBL Human Resources, Homestead*

**Kate Ahern-Wolseley x7275 **kahern-wolseley at mbl.edu 
<mailto:kahern-wolseley at mbl.edu>**MBL Financial Services, Homestead, 2fl. *

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