Hi,

I am an Indian student in US on F1 visa. I earned money through internship during year 2009 and paid my tuition during the same year. I am aware that there is a tax treaty between India and US and I read the statement:

"An individual who is a resident of India immediately before visiting the United States and who is temporarily in the United States primarily for studying or training is exempt from U.S. income tax on payments from abroad for maintenance, study, or training."

I have trouble understanding the closing part of the sentence "on payments from abroad for maintenance, study, or training.".. does that mean if I earn money in US (thru internship) and pay for my tuition and still get exemption on the same?.

If I have earned 27K during 2009 and paid 9K towards my tuition then including all standard and treaty related exemption, what is the total amount that is taxable? (27 - 10 -9? )

If you paid the tuition yourself, it is not deductible. Even for resident, maximum tuition and deduction is $4000.
You did not get payments from abroad for maintenance, study or training as you earned in the U.S.
File nonresident tax return form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ with form 8843.

If you paid the tuition yourself, it is not deductible. Even for resident, maximum tuition and deduction is $4000.
You did not get payments from abroad for maintenance, study or training as you earned in the the U.S.
File nonresident tax return form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ with form 8843.

Hi,
I came to the US on an F-1 visa on 07/28/2004. I worked on OPT and then H-1B from 07/2009 and graduated in December 2009. I have the following questions:
1. As per IRS website I am a resident for taxes in 2009 (entire year). Is that correct?
2. If yes, I should file 1040A, 1040 or 1040 EZ
3. I am filing single and claiming deduction of ~5000 $ for myself and an exemption of 3700$ for myself.
4. Can I use the tuition and fees paid (mentioned in 1098-T, 1800$) as a deduction or lifetime credit? If yes what additional forms should I use?
5. The 1098-T also mentions a scholarship amount in box 5 for 3000$. However, I am a graduate student and this amount was paid towards my tuition in exchange for teaching/research at the university.
Thank you.
VJ

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