Important Dates and Processing Timelines
This page is designed to help our international and nonresident community members stay informed about critical tax-related processes and deadlines. Our goal is to make it easier for you to understand and meet all compliance requirements with UC Davis, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Please review the processing times and essential dates below carefully to ensure your submissions, renewals, and payments are completed on time. Staying mindful of these deadlines helps avoid delays in tax reporting, payments, and access to essential documents such as Forms W-2 and 1042-S.
Processing Times
Glacier Access Request Form | 7-10 Business Days |
Glacier Submissions (TaxDrop) | 7-10 Business Days |
Please note that the first few weeks of each academic quarter and the tax treaty renewal period are especially busy. During these times, we kindly ask that you allow additional time for the review and processing of your Glacier paperwork.
Important Dates
Process | Dates |
Fall Quarter Fee Payment Deadline | September 15, 2025 |
Glacier Annual Treaty Renewal Notice | November to January 15, 2026 |
Glacier Account Terminations | December 2025 |
Winter Quarter Fee Payment Deadline | December 15, 2025 |
UCPath Form W-2 Available | January 30, 2026 |
2025 Forms 1042-S Available (GLACIER/UCPath) | February 10, 2026 |
Glacier Tax Prep (GTP) Available* | February/March 2026 |
Spring Quarter Fee Payment Deadline | March 15, 2026 |
2025 Form 1042-S filed with IRS | March 15, 2026 |
2025 Form 1042-S Amendments | August 1, 2026 |
*SISS will send Glacier Tax Prep (GTP) access code.