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  • Aug 7, 2008, 01:26 AM
    fifiwin
    The Effect of different passports on tax return
    Hi there, I am currently holding a F-1 visa. Just graduated from college and now I am working under my F-1 Optional Practical Training period.

    I am a Hong Kong citizen, however, this is my 7th calendar year studying/living in the US.

    My question is whether it will make a difference on the amount of tax return if I am holding a BNO passport (British National Overseas passport) Versus a HKSAR passport (Special Administrative Region passport)

    Thanks! :)
  • Aug 7, 2008, 02:22 AM
    MukatA
    Only during first 5-years on F1/OPT, you deduction on the nonresident tax return depends upon the tax treaty between your country of citizenship and the U.S.
    After 5-years you will file resident tax return and can not take treaty benefit. Your income is subject to FICA (social security and Medicare) taxes.
    Read Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas

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