Hi MukatA,

I am in F-1 OPT status from mid 2007 to the end of 2008 and I filed the wrong form (1040EZ) for 2007 tax return. Followings are the forms I plan to file for 2007 and 2008. Please let me know if they are correct or not.

1. For 2007: I will file Form 843 and 8843 for FICA refund. (Do I need file 1040X?)
2. For 2008: I will file Form 1040NR, 8843, 8316, and 540NR long form (California state tax).
(Form 843 seems can't be used for 2008 FICA refund, what form can I use instead?)

Thanks,

AtlantaTaxExpert

Hopefully, you have not yet filed the Form 843 for the FICA refund for 2007, because you MUST amend your 2007 return FIRST to restore your non-resident status BEFORE your file the Form 843.

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Williamsbond

where is my 2007 1040NR tax return

AtlantaTaxExpert

Can you be a bit more specific??

MukatA

Assuming you did not complete 5-years on F1/OPT till 2008:
1. For 2007 file Form 1040X with properly done non-resident tax return (Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ) and Form 8843.
2. For 2008 file non-resident tax return and Form 8843.
3. After waiting about 12 weeks for 2007 return and 4 weeks for 2008 tax return, file Form 843 with required documents. Your U.S. Tax Return: Social Security and Medicare (FICA) Taxes for Non-resident Exempt Individual

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