02/10/2026
F-1 students, read this carefully.
No income does not automatically mean no tax filing.
If you were in the U.S. on F-1, OPT, STEM OPT, or CPT, the IRS may still expect a return — even with $0 income.
Why this matters:
• Missing returns can trigger IRS notices
• Filing helps show tax compliance
• Compliance matters for OPT, H-1B, and Green Card processing
The IRS doesn’t check intent.
They check missing filings.
Before skipping a tax year, confirm your filing requirement.
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