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silverstar
Feb 11, 2006, 10:05 AM
OPT 1/05-8/05, H-1, 8/05-12/05,

I know that I need to file a non-resident form (1040NR). 1 question:

Do I get the whole year's morgage interest deduction $ 8800 on 1040NR? Where do I put it?
Thanks.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Feb 11, 2006, 06:05 PM
As answered on the other post, you cannot claim the mortgage interest deduction as a non-resident alien.

You must file as a resident alien under the First Year Choice to claim the mortgage interest deduction.
silverstar
Feb 12, 2006, 09:31 AM
Dear Atlanta Tax Expert,
If I choose the First Year Choice, can I claim the $5000 US-China treaty deduction, too?
AtlantaTaxExpert
Feb 12, 2006, 08:04 PM
No, but you will be able to claim the $5,000 standard deductions, so it's a wash!