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    Mar 20, 2012, 04:37 PM
    What Kind of Tax Form Do I Need to File? OPT Status Volunteer Job
    I'm an international student and I have been working as a non pay volunteer in USA under OPT status. No pay at all.

    What Kind of tax form do I need to file? 1040 NR?
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    Mar 20, 2012, 09:24 PM
    If you have no income, you do not need to file a tax return. You would only have to file form 8843 if you are a non-resident alien on a student visa.
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