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taxra
Mar 2, 2009, 10:43 PM
I'm an Indian student on a F-1 visa and have become a Resident Alien for tax purposes from this year (2009).
1. Do I have tax treaty exemption?
2. Do I pay social security tax and medicare tax?

Thanks

MukatA
Mar 3, 2009, 01:00 AM
When did you enter the U.S. on F1?

taxra
Mar 3, 2009, 12:21 PM
I came on an F-1 on 1 Aug 2003. To clarify my question, do I have tax treaty exemption that I can mention on my 1040 form.

IntlTax
Mar 3, 2009, 03:04 PM
Sounds like you should be a resident alien for 2008.

taxra
Mar 3, 2009, 03:21 PM
Yes, you are correct. It is 2008.

Coming back to my question: do I have tax treaty exemption?

MukatA
Mar 4, 2009, 02:28 AM
No, you do not get treaty deduction.

taxra
Mar 4, 2009, 11:16 AM
Thanks so much!