I am a Canadian working in Michigan. On my W2 I have a value in Box 1 for tips and wages (ie $40,000) and a value in Box 3 Social Secuirty Wages of $43,000. In Box 12 - code (D) there is a value of $3,000 which represents a 401K contribution. Please advise which value I use for income on my 1040NR ( and on which line) and which line I put the $3,000 401K contribution.

Thanks for your assistance

Your income is $40,000 which you will report on your tax return.
Why do you have to file 1040NR? Which visa do you have? When did you enter the U.S. Single or married?

I using a TN visa having filed a 1040NREZ return for a number of years. I was not sure if I could still use the 1040NREZ because I had a contribution to a 401K and I am not sure if a can deduct education expenses being a Canadian citizen.

I have received Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement, with a $5,000 value in box 2 , amounts billed for qualified tuition of which $3,500 apply to 2008. Also $1750 in box 5 scholarships and grants. I am considered at least a half-time student in a graduate program. Do I claim these amounts on my federal return and if so do you know where.

Thanking you in advance.

The TN visa is a work visa. If you were under the TH visa for all of 2008, then you have filed as a resident alien and filed Form 1040 or 1040A.

Yes, you could claim either a education credit or education deduction on that Form 1040 or 1040A.

1040NR would be appropriate if commuting from Canada to Michigan.

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As you know, the IRS telephone assistance often makes mistakes and cannot be relied upon. See Code § 7701(b)(7)(B) and Reg. 301.7701(b)-3(e).

Concur. Once I saw you tie-breaking citation for the Mexican student, I checked to see if the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty had the same rules.

It does; since OP has a home in Canada, he retains residency in Canada even though he works in the U.S.

I have deleted my original answer.

Glad to help.