niveditha1002
Mar 8, 2012, 11:30 AM
Hi,
I was on F1 visa till Sept 30th 2011 and on H1b from Oct 1st 2011. I did not qualify the substantial presence test and have to file 1040 NR-EZ.
I wanted to know what deductions I can claim (Standard or Itemized) on Line 11 in the form.
I called IRS and they told me since I was not on F1 for the entire year, I cannot claim standard deduction? Is this true? I know a lot of people in my situation who claimed standard deduction.
I am really confused. Pleas help!
Thanks
I was on F1 visa till Sept 30th 2011 and on H1b from Oct 1st 2011. I did not qualify the substantial presence test and have to file 1040 NR-EZ.
I wanted to know what deductions I can claim (Standard or Itemized) on Line 11 in the form.
I called IRS and they told me since I was not on F1 for the entire year, I cannot claim standard deduction? Is this true? I know a lot of people in my situation who claimed standard deduction.
I am really confused. Pleas help!
Thanks