Hi,

I was in the US under F1 status between beginning of 2006 and the end of September 2007, and on OPT between January 1st, 2007 until end of September 2007. I switched to H1 status on October 1st, 2007, and am now still under that status (but remained with the same employer, and therefore only got one W-2 form for all of my wages in 2007). I successfully claimed the tax treaty exemption last year (with France, $5,000) on the form 1040NR-EZ for the calendar year 2006 . Can I still claim the same exemption for the calendar year 2007 on my tax return (form 1040NR-EZ)? If so, for the entire year/wages or only for the part I was under F1 status?

Thank you very much,

Rene.

Rene:

You can file a Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ with Form 8843 ONE LAST TIME, during which you can also claim the $5,000 French treaty exemption.

In 2008, you will file as a resident alien.