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International Student Tax Guides
Tax filing guides for F-1, OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT students — Form 1042-S, Form 8843, FICA exemption, scholarship taxation, and treaty benefits explained.
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F-1 Student Tax Filing: Complete Guide (2026)
Complete tax filing guide for F-1 visa students
12 min read
OPT Tax Filing: What F-1 Students Need to Know (2026)
Tax filing guide for F-1 students on OPT
8 min read
STEM OPT Tax Obligations: FICA, Filing, and More (2026)
Tax rules for the 24-month STEM OPT extension
8 min read
CPT and Taxes: Complete Guide for F-1 Students (2026)
Tax guide for F-1 students working on CPT
6 min read
Form 8843: Who Must File and How (2026)
Guide to Form 8843 for exempt individuals
8 min read
Tax Treaty Benefits for F-1 Students by Country (2026)
Treaty benefits for international students by country
10 min read
Understanding Your 1042-S Form: Complete Guide (2026)
How to read and report Form 1042-S income
10 min read
FICA Exemption for F-1 Students: Rules and Refunds (2026)
FICA tax exemption rules for F-1 students
8 min read
Scholarship and Fellowship Taxation for Students (2026)
Tax rules for scholarships and fellowships
8 min read
International Student Tax Refund: How to Get Yours (2026)
Guide to getting your tax refund as an international student
8 min read