Do International Students Need to File U.S. Taxes?
This check is for tax year 2026. The result is four cards, because a Form 8843 year and an income-tax year are not the same question.
Questions students ask
I had no income. Do I still file something?
You might. Form 8843 is not the same as an income tax return. Students and exchange visitors often file Form 8843 even with no wages.
Tax was withheld from a scholarship or paycheck. Should I file?
Filing may be useful to claim withholding back. That is separate from whether a return is required, and it is not a promise of a refund.
I worked in two states. Can this page pick the forms?
No. More than one state, contract income, or investment sales stays in review so you can go through the full intake.