I was working in the US until June on my Student F1 visa (OPT). I would like to receive my tax refund but im unsure how I should file.

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June 1, 2019
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I would also like to know if the refund can be wired to the bank account in my country of residence.

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Please see TurboTaxDeeS's response at the following link, regarding filing requirements for students on F-1 visas in OPT:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3130970-student-f1-opt-tax

Please note the following from the link above:

As a nonresident alien, you are only required to file a US tax return for income from US sources
If you are required to file a tax return, you will file a Form 1040NR
TurboTax does not support Form 1040NR
Please see the following website:https://www.sprintax.com/ which is specifically designed to help international students file 1040NRs

The IRS only makes direct deposits for income tax refunds into U.S.-based bank accounts - please see the following information from the IRS, Helpful Tips for Effectively Receiving a Tax Refund for Taxpayers Living Abroad:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/helpful-tips-for-effectively-receiving-a-tax...

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Please see TurboTaxDeeS's response at the following link, regarding filing requirements for students on F-1 visas in OPT:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3130970-student-f1-opt-tax

Please note the following from the link above:

As a nonresident alien, you are only required to file a US tax return for income from US sources
If you are required to file a tax return, you will file a Form 1040NR
TurboTax does not support Form 1040NR
Please see the following website:https://www.sprintax.com/ which is specifically designed to help international students file 1040NRs