Tax software built exclusively for F-1 students

File Your Taxes for as low as $4.99

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Trusted by 100+ universitiesEasily use Credit card / Debit card100% IRS compliant

The Tax Prep Industry Has Been Overcharging You

Here's what other services charge international students for the exact same forms.

Sprintax

$104.95

Federal Filing

2+ hours to complete
  • Confusing interface
  • Overpriced for basics
  • Hidden fees add up

Glacier Tax

$49+

Federal Filing

1+ hour to complete
  • Outdated UI
  • No state filing support
Can't use

TurboTax

$208+

Federal Filing

N/A doesn't work
  • Can't file 1040-NR
  • Wrong form for F-1s
Best value

F1Taxmate

$9.99

Federal Filing

15 min average
  • Same IRS forms
  • 15 min average
  • Supports 11 states
  • Just $30 for state filing
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What we Cover

Forms & Schedules

We handle W-2, 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, Form 8843, and all required schedules. Every form you need for your 1040-NR and state return, filled automatically.

Get Your FICA Taxes Back

F-1 students with less than 5 years in the U.S. are exempt from FICA taxes. If your employer withheld them by mistake, we file the special forms for erroneous FICA tax deductions—so you can get it all back, with our help.

State Filing Supported

We support 10 states including Illinois, Florida, Texas, and more—with additional states coming soon. State returns are prepared and filled using the same simple process.

How it works

15 Minutes. That's It.

Our guided process makes tax filing simple. No accounting degree required. No 3-hour marathons like other services.

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Tax info
Full name
Date of birth
SSN
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Answer Simple Questions

No tax jargon. We ask things like "Did you work on campus?" not "Enter your FICA-exempt wages from box 14." Just answer honestly — we handle the complexity.

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Automated

We Generate Your Forms

1040-NR, Form 8843, state forms — all auto-filled with 100% accuracy. We determine which forms you need and fill them out. You don't touch a single form field.

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Easy

Download, Sign, Mail

Print-ready PDFs with exact mailing addresses. We even tell you which envelope to use. Sign, stamp, mail — done. Your tax filing is complete.

FAQ

We've got answers.

Everything you need to know about filing taxes as an F-1 student.

Still have questions?

Yes! Form 8843 is required for ALL F-1 and J-1 students regardless of income. This form establishes your nonresident alien status and exempts you from certain days counting toward the Substantial Presence Test. We prepare Form 8843 for free - it's included automatically.

Tax Deadline: April 15, 2026
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