S5 Q&A: Do I pay taxes on my CPT income?

 Yes - CPT wages are taxable income, and you file a US tax return each year. F-1 students who are nonresident aliens for tax purposes are generally exempt from Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes, usually for their first five calendar years in the US, so check that your payroll applies this. We're not tax advisors, so confirm your situation with your school's tax resources or a tax professional.