This is really a great form. Thanks for answering all my questions. I was reading through some messages and came to know that I did a mistake while filing 2004 year returns. Here is my case:
I came to US on H1 in 2003 and stayed for 257 days and filed my 2003 returns as Resident alien. I stayed for 93 days in 2004 and went back to India. For year 2004, I filed my returns as a Resident alien.
As per the 183 rule, I was non-resident alien for year 2004. As I filed as resident alien for year 2004, I am planning to file 1040X form with 1040NREZ or 1040NR form. Is my understanding correct Or I can't file as Non-resident alien now as I have filed as resident alien in 2003?
If I can file as non-resident alien, what's the limit of treaty benefits. For e.g.. If my income for 93 days is $18000, can I show the whole amount as exempt under Treaty benefits or there is a max limit?
Moreover which form would be more beneficial (1040NR or 1040NR-EZ) as I was married in 2004. Also filing which one of these forms, one can get more refunds.
Thanks
Rohit