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sidp15
Mar 20, 2013, 06:21 PM
Hi,

I was on F1 visa in 2010 and 2011. I used Turbo tax to file my returns for last two years which filed 1040/1040EZ forms which are resident forms. I am planning to amend my returns by filing correct 1040NR-EZ, 8843 and 1040X forms for 2010,2011. Do I need to attach my 2010,2011 W2 forms along with these forms ?

Can you please tell me how I should calculate penalty/interest that I will have to pay if any ? Also, what is the process of requesting a waiver of penalty ? Is there any IRS form that I will have to submit for penalty waiver ?

Thanks in advance.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 21, 2013, 06:27 AM
No W-2s are needed with the amendments. On page #2 of the Form 1040x, simply ask that they waive penalties abd interest.

They may waive the penalties, but probably NOT the interest.

sidp15
Mar 21, 2013, 01:37 PM
How should I calculate interest/penalty ? Should I mail them a check of (taxes I owe+penalty/interest) or will they contact me after I submit the amendment ?
By the way what should be the payee's name on the check ? Thanks.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 21, 2013, 02:00 PM
Let the IRS do these calculations, then bill you.

sidp15
Mar 21, 2013, 02:25 PM
Shouldn't I include even the check with 1040x for the taxes I owe ?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 21, 2013, 04:06 PM
I did not say "Don't mail a check"! Mail the check for the extra tax you owe.

Just let the IRS calculate the interest and penalties.

sidp15
Mar 21, 2013, 04:15 PM
Thanks for the quick reply.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 21, 2013, 04:48 PM
Glad to help!