tax exemption for Indian resident alien

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taxra

Mar 2, 2009, 09:43 PM

I'm an Indian student on a F-1 visa and have become a Resident Alien for tax purposes from this year (2009).
1. Do I have tax treaty exemption?
2. Do I pay social security tax and medicare tax?

Thanks

MukatA

Mar 3, 2009, 12:00 AM

When did you enter the U.S. on F1?

taxra

Mar 3, 2009, 11:21 AM

I came on an F-1 on 1 Aug 2003. To clarify my question, do I have tax treaty exemption that I can mention on my 1040 form.

IntlTax

Mar 3, 2009, 02:04 PM

Sounds like you should be a resident alien for 2008.

taxra

Mar 3, 2009, 02:21 PM

Yes, you are correct. It is 2008.

Coming back to my question: do I have tax treaty exemption?

MukatA

Mar 4, 2009, 01:28 AM

No, you do not get treaty deduction.

taxra

Mar 4, 2009, 10:16 AM

Thanks so much!