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    taniamtz Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 4, 2006, 02:13 PM
    Tuition deduction - F1
    Hello, if I'm on F1 visa, can I deduct tuition as higher education expenses? 4,000?

    Thanks a lot!
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    Apr 4, 2006, 08:34 PM
    No, you cannot deduct education expenses if you are an f-1 student.

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    Apr 5, 2006, 06:55 PM
    Vaya is correct!

    However, if you converted to H-1B prior to 1 Dec 05, you may want to wait until June to file as a resident alien under First Year Choice to claim that education deduction.
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