Ask Me Help Desk

Ask Me Help Desk (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum.php)
-   Taxes (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=320)
-   -   OPT in 2008, got 2008 stimulus in 2009 (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/showthread.php?t=337381)

  • Apr 3, 2009, 08:11 AM
    rsmitha
    OPT in 2008, got 2008 stimulus in 2009
    Hello,
    My friend was on OPT in 2008. F-1 less than 5 years (Masters 2 years, OPT 1 year). So he submitted 1040NREZ in 2009 for filing taxes... The IRS converted it into 1040EZ saying OPT is not considered as non-resident status. He was also sent a stimulus check last mont with this comment letter. I am literally confused... I researched for documentation on IRS... no luck. Any comments.
    Thanks.
  • Jun 2, 2009, 01:54 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    In this case, the IRS is flat out WRONG!

    Optional Practical Training IS considered part of the F-1 student visa; has been for decades.

  • All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:53 PM.