Education Related e-File Program for Students

If you are an international student and part of the CampUSA educational program or any other international education related organization (higher education, college, etc.) you may be required to file a United States income tax return Form 1040 or 1040-NR. If you are not sure where to start, here are the steps on how to prepare a 1040-NR Return plus applicable state tax returns.

On eFile.com, you can prepare and e-file (file online) a U.S. 1040-NR or 1040 Return and send it to the IRS electronically instead of mailing it in.

Related: View a downloadable copy of Tax Return Form 1040-NR.

The due date for Form 1040-NR and 1040 is April 15 and the last day you can e-file any Form 1040 for the current tax year is October 15. If you owe taxes, start and eFileIT by the April deadline to avoid any late tax filing penalties. See the U.S. resident income tax return Form 1040 plus other important federal tax forms.

Attention: contact us if you have a non U.S. method of payment (foreign credit card, etc.) so we can assist you with any payments you might have. Contact eFile now.

International Student e-File Steps

Form 1040-NR is for nonresident aliens to e-file or file an IRS income tax return as the result of work, business, or trade activities in the United States. Form 1040-NR can also be prepared and e-filed on behalf of a deceased person or an estate or trust. See more details on nonresident aliens and taxes. If you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), see how to obtain an ITIN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

Personal service income may be fully or partly exempt from U.S. income taxes. The income code numbers shown are the same as the income codes on Form 1042-S, Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. You must meet all of the treaty requirements before the item of income can be exempt from U.S. income tax.

Follow the steps below to e-file your income tax return.

How To?

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A: Prepare Tax Returns

Step 1: Create a free eFile.com account.
Step 2: Follow these steps on how to prepare and e-file Form 1040-NR.
Step 3: Select one or more state returns or ignore this step if you are not required to file a state return.
Step 4: When done, file your returns by clicking on File Now at the bottom of the page.
Step 5: Once you have e-filed your return(s), you will receive email notifications about the status of your submission (if it was accepted or rejected). If your return was rejected, you can generally correct it and re-efile the return(s). Instructions on how to make corrections can be found under My Tax Returnon eFile.com or here: tax return corrections.

B: Check Refund Status

Get your IRS or federal tax return refund status
Find your state tax refund refund status.

C: Tax Payment Options

D: Need help?

Contact eFile.com with your tax questions.
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