Tax Information

Tax Information

 

Please note the International Student Program cannot provide personal tax advice on income tax filing. Please review the information below or contact a professional tax specialist for assistance.

All F-1 students are required to file taxes each year, whether you worked or did not work!

 

Tax Deadline for ALL students who were in the U.S. in 2025, but did not work:  June 15, 2026

 You are required to complete just a Form 8843.

 

Tax Deadline for those who were in the U.S. & worked in 2025:  April 15, 2026

  • You are required to file a 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ 
  • 540NR or 540NR-EZ
  • Form 8843    
  • 1098-T Form (If applicable; you may be eligible to submit if considered resident for tax purposes)

 

For assistance with your taxes, here are direct links to the Federal tax website and  California tax website if you wish to file them yourself.  Taxes can be complicated, so we recommend you consult with a tax expert/software.  Below are options you may wish to consider:
  • Use online services such as Sprintax (for a fee)
  • Visit the free tax services on campus in the METAS Center (M-102)
  • Other places you may go for free tax help can be found here.

 

Do I need 1098-T Form?

The District Office typically does not generate 1098-T forms for F1 international students, as international student tuition should not be claimed unless you are a true dependent of a taxpayer (e.g. child/spouse) that is a U.S. Citizen or resident alien. If you need to obtain a copy of your 1098-T Form, please complete and submit Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 and provide your Social Security Number (SSN) / Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the Admissions and Records office. Your MyWeb will be updated with your 1098-T form in late January.