HI ALL

I was on OPT from jan to sep 08. Then from oct 08 on H1.
Went to india on 14dec 08 n returned on 8 jan09. Citizen of india.
1) resident/non-resident/dual for tax purpose?
2) which tax forms to fill?
3) can I claim both standard deduction and personal exemption for whole year and what amounts?

Thanks in advance

File nonresident tax return and Form 8843.

File nonresident tax return and Form 8843.


Thanks muktaA, but you missed out on point # 3. if you could answer that also please.

On nonresident form you do not get standard deduction. You do get exemption of $3,500.

On nonresident form you do not get standard deduction. You do get exemption of $3,500.

I thought indian citizens get both.. standard deduction as well as personal exemption?

Since you are from India, as per tax treaty, you will claim standard deduction of $5,450 instead of itemized deduction. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-tax-filing-requirements-for-non.html)

Since you are from India, as per tax treaty, you will claim standard deduction of $5,450 instead of itemized deduction. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-tax-filing-requirements-for-non.html)

Thank you MuktaA.
If I understand it correctly.. then it means I can claim std deduction($5450) as well as personal exemption($3500)?

Thank you MuktaA.
if i understand it correctly..then it means i can claim std deduction($5450) as well as personal exemption($3500) ??

Please respond...

Yes, you get BOTH the $5,450 standard deduction and the $3,500 personal exemption on your 2008 tax return.