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    Mar 18, 2006, 05:55 PM
    Standard Deductions
    Hi
    I have a question and wondering if anybody could answer this. I am an Indian National and was holding an F-1 Visa from August 2002 through August 2005. My Visa status got changed on September 15, 2005 to H-1B. So my starting date is September 15, 2005. Can anybody tell me what form should I file for Tax purposes and whether I could claim any standard deductions.
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    Mar 18, 2006, 11:11 PM
    You should file as a non-resident alien, filing Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.

    Since you are an Indian national, you can claim a $5,000 standard deduction as well as a $3,200 personal exemption.
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    Mar 19, 2006, 11:06 AM
    Thank you very much
    I really appreciate your quick reply. I was so stressed out regarding this that it was virtually unstoppable for me to think about it over and over again. Thanks again for the response.
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    Mar 19, 2006, 09:46 PM
    Glad to help!
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