Tax Tips International Student Tax (File for F-1 Tax Returns) Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by Sprintax Modified Nov 17, 2020 1 min read File 100% FREE with expert help Get live help from tax experts, plus a final review before you file – all free Simple tax returns only. See if you qualify.Must file by 3/31. File for $0 Are you starting or returning to college in the US this year? New people, fresh experiences, and a whole world of exciting opportunities await you as an international student. You’ll get to experience new cultures and meet people from all walks of life. Though taxes are probably the last thing on your mind when you’re heading off to college, it’s wise to get familiar with some US tax basics as an international student or scholar. The most important thing to know is that international students and scholars are required to file a US 1040NR to report income you receive in the US. This includes international teachers, researchers, trainees and participants in a Cultural Exchange Program on a J, F, M, Q visa. Even if you don’t earn any income, you still need to file a Form 8843. Luckily, Sprintax can help you easily file your 1040NR! Sprintax is the official Non-Resident tax partner of TurboTax – they make it easy to file your tax return online. Our friends at Sprintax designed their tax preparation tool to meet the needs of international students and scholars in the US. After you sign up for an account, they’ll ask you simple questions to help you prepare your form 1040NR and check for allowable exemptions, expenses and deductions and over 65 international tax treaty agreements that could equal a tax refund! Sprintax can also help you apply for an individual taxpayer identification number, or ITIN, by preparing and submitting a Form W-7 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS.) So what are you waiting for? Get started here. File 100% FREE with expert help Get live help from tax experts, plus a final review before you file – all free Simple tax returns only. See if you qualify.Must file by 3/31. File for $0 Previous Post Tax Benefits for Military Families Next Post Do I Qualify for Absolute Zero? Written by Sprintax More from Sprintax Leave a Reply Cancel reply Browse Related Articles Life TurboTax Helps College Students, Including Student-Athl… Self-Employed A Parent’s Guide to NIL Education Can I Get a Student Loan Tax Deduction? Tax Planning What are NIL Rights and What Do They Mean to College At… Education Real Talk Series: My daughter needs to take out student… Tax Tips Are Student Loans Tax Deductible? Tax News IRS National Economic Impact Payment Registration Day: … Education Tax Considerations for College Students Education Back-to-School: Education Tax Benefits to Offset Educat…