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  • Mar 8, 2010, 09:53 AM
    tpkolluri
    Non Resident Alien filed 1040EZ instead of 1040NR-EZ
    I was a student on F1 Visa from Aug 2006 to Oct1 2009. My first year of taxes, I used turbotax and filed 1040EZ. Now I realize I was supposed to file 1040NR-EZ.

    I understand that I need to amend this return with 1040X, my questions are:
    1. How would I return $300 stimulus check I received that year, is there a procedure to do that? A specific form?
    2. I also need to attach 1040NR-EZ with 1040X, which year's form should I use 2007 or 2009? Is it important?

    Thanks,
  • Mar 8, 2010, 12:46 PM
    MukatA

    1. Yes, you must repay the stimulus rebate.
    2. With Form 1040X attach properly done nonresident tax return and Form 8843. For 1040NR, use the form for that year.
    Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
  • Mar 9, 2010, 11:34 AM
    tpkolluri
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    1. Yes, you must repay the stimulus rebate.
    2. With Form 1040X attach properly done nonresident tax return and Form 8843. For 1040NR, use the form for that year.
    Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents

    Also is the form 8833 necessary? I'm an Indian citizen.
  • Mar 10, 2010, 06:03 AM
    MukatA

    Form 8843 is necessary with nonresident tax return.
  • Mar 10, 2010, 04:00 PM
    tpkolluri

    Thank you MukatA,

    But I was asking about the form 8833 to claim a treaty based position. Is it a necessary form? Can Indian citizens claim Standard deductions and personal exemption and still not include any treaty based position? Please Clarify.

    Also, If I return the Stimulus $300 as a check, would I be assessed a penalty? How can I explain my situation that it was a mistake? Is there a specific procedure for that?

    Thanks a lot for your help, I appreciate your time.
  • Mar 11, 2010, 12:12 AM
    MukatA

    You file Form 8843 and report treaty based deduction on Form 8843. Form 8833 is not used with F-1 tax return.

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