F-1 Student Tax Filing: The Most Common 1040-NR Mistakes to Avoid (2025 Tax Return · Updated: Jan 2026)
Avoid common 1040-NR mistakes for F-1 students: residency errors, treaty lines, Form 8843, and investment/crypto traps
소득이 없어도 Form 8843은 꼭 제출해야 하나요? — F-1·J-1 유학생 “6월 15일 마감” & 우편 주소까지 EA 실무 정리
소득이 없어도 Form 8843은 제출 의무가 있습니다. 6월 15일 마감·Austin 주소·SPT 포인트를 EA가 정리했습니다.
Do F-1/J-1 Students Still File Form 8843 With No Income? — Deadline & Mailing Address (2025 Tax Year · Updated: Jan 2026)
F-1/J-1 students often must file Form 8843 even with $0 income. Deadline, address, SSN/ITIN note, and pitfalls.
First-Year U.S. Taxes Explained — How Resident vs Nonresident Status Changes Everything
A practical 2025 guide explaining how Resident vs Nonresident tax status affects first-year U.S. tax filings, including the Substantial Presence Test and Dual-Status returns.
OPT FICA Refund Guide — How F-1 Students Can Recover Incorrect Social Security & Medicare Taxes
A complete 2025 guide for OPT students seeking refunds of incorrectly withheld Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes. Learn exemption rules, employer procedures, IRS Form 843 filing, examples, and EA insights.
OPT W-4 Guide for F-1 Students — How Nonresident Aliens Avoid Costly Withholding Errors
A practical 2025 W-4 guide for OPT employees classified as Nonresident Aliens. Learn the correct IRS Notice 1392 rules, how to complete each step, avoid common mistakes, and ensure accurate federal withholding from your first paycheck.