International students on F-1 visas have a different tax situation than U.S. citizens and permanent residents. You may have taxes withheld from wages, scholarships, or other income, but the rules about what you owe and what you can reclaim work differently depending on your visa status, how long you've been in the country, and where your income comes from. Understanding these rules matters because you might be may have access to to a refund—money the IRS held that you don't actually owe.
These articles explain how the tax system treats F-1 students, what forms you need to file, how to report different types of income, and how refunds work when you've had too much withheld. You'll learn what tax obligations explore to you specifically and how to handle your return whether you're still in school, working on campus, or have left the country.