Taxes for internationals

<p>Hi</p>

<p>this might be a silly question, but I was wondering if international students have to pay some kind of taxes in the US (I'm not talking about students who receive financial aid). Obviously, I won't have any income, but what about any money that I still have in my bank account in my country? Do I have to fill out some papers, and if yes, then which?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>As long as your money is in your bank account in your home country, the American government doesn’t care. Once you transfer that money to an American bank account, you might have to pay taxes on the interest you earn.</p>

<p>I think you will have to pay taxes on the scholarship you are getting in some cases ; however, it will be reimbursed later.</p>