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    Feb 25, 2007, 07:58 AM
    Need info about tax filing OPT to H1
    This site is wonderful giving lot of information for the people who are new to taxes.

    I am on f1 till dec 2005. OPT started from dec 1st 2005 - dec 1st 2006.

    My status is single.now how my question is

    1. now I have itemized deductions: 5150-00 & exemption deductions:3300-00

    Can I cliam this amount ?

    Thanks
    Amar
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    Feb 26, 2007, 10:39 AM
    Amar:

    $5,150 is the STANDARD Deduction, not the itemized deduction.

    If you are an Indian citizen, you CAN claim the standard deduction under the India-U.S. Income Tax Treaty.

    You get to claim the $3,300 personal exemption regardless of your home country.
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