US tax season survival handbook for international students on F-1 visas
While tax filing might not be the most exciting aspect of international student life in the US, the importance of completing these forms correctly cannot be underestimated.
In fact, the way you handle your international student tax affairs will have a major impact on future Green Card and visa applications.
With this in mind, we’ve created this handy tax guide for international students and scholars in the US on an F-1 visa.
We’ve covered everything you need to know about tax returns, refunds, and how to stay in the taxman’s good books! So, let’s get started!
To easily navigate this guide, we’ve listed the main covered topics in the table of contents below.
Table of Contents
- Tax obligations
- Taxation – F-1 vs H1B visa
- Federal, State, and FICA taxes
- What is income for tax purposes?
- Do I have to file a tax return?
- How to file a tax return
- What if I earned no income?
- Tax return form when transitioning from F-1 to H-1B visa
- Tax on capital gains in the US
- Summer interns on an F-1 visa
- Necessary documents
- Do I need an ITIN?
- Where do I mail my tax return?
- Tax return deadline
- What happens if I don’t file?
- Determine residency status
- Substantial Presence Test
- Can I become a “resident for tax purposes”?
- Tax deductions and exemptions
- Can I get a tax refund on an F-1 visa?
- How to claim a FICA tax refund
- How to claim Social Security and Medicare tax refund
- Filed a wrong tax return. What should I do?
- I am married. Can I file a joint tax return?
- Need help with F-1 tax return
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