View Full Version : 1040 vs 1040NR
siddhartha gandhi
Mar 4, 2006, 02:47 PM
I am a bit confused whether I should fill 1040 "OR" 1040NR for to file my tax returns.
Details about me:
I am on F1 Visa status finished my Masters degree requirements from Dec 2003 - Dec 2005, during this period I interned with a company.
Currently I am on OPT.
Appreciate you help.
- Siddhartha
siddhartha gandhi
Mar 4, 2006, 02:51 PM
Sorry for following up on my email :).
I have one more question. 1040 has some extra benefits over 1040NR like "educational credits", "credit for elderly and disabled". So I am wondering if I fall into 1040 category.
Thanks,
Siddhartha
AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 4, 2006, 10:30 PM
You must file Form 1040NR for 2005.
In 2006, you can file as a resident alien (filing Form 1040).
siddhartha gandhi
Mar 5, 2006, 06:59 PM
I went through the instructions in details, at:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nr.pdf
On page 2 of 45, I pass the substantial presence test which is also called
The green card test. Does that mean this makes me "resident alien for
tax puproses" and I can fill 1040.
Any help redgarding this will be highly appreciated.
- Siddhartha