I came to US in Aug 2004 and graduated in Dec 2005. I was doing my OPT from Jan 5, 2006 till Sep 30, 2006 and am now in my H1B. I filed 1040 NR-EZ & 8843 for 2004 tax return and 1040EZ for 2005 (I guess that's a mistake). I believe I am to file 1040 NR-EZ for 2006 and when I tried doing that using ISTax (online software) it says my refund is $0.00. Am I doing it correctly? Do I have to talk to IRS about filing 1040EZ last year? What should I be filing for this year. Any advice and help will be greatly appreciated.

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Originally Posted by srinathms

I came to US in Aug 2004 and graduated in Dec 2005. I was doing my OPT from Jan 5, 2006 till Sep 30, 2006 and am now in my H1B. I filed 1040 NR-EZ & 8843 for 2004 tax return and 1040EZ for 2005 (I guess thats a mistake). I believe I am to file 1040 NR-EZ for 2006 and when I tried doing that using ISTax (online software) it says my refund is $0.00. Am i doing it correctly? Do i have to talk to IRS about filing 1040EZ last year? What should I be filing for this year. Any advice and help will be greatly appreciated.

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You should have filed NR in each of the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. You need to file an amended return for 2005. You can file a 1040NR this year.

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