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  • Mar 25, 2013, 05:05 PM
    amandeepgautam
    Section J in OI form for file return
    I have doubts in section J of Schedule OI part of 1040NR-EZ form.

    I am a Indian national(student). I did an internship in USA and was paid an stipend of $5760. I have used standard deductions in Section 11 instead of itemized deductions in form 1040NR-EZ. I know that only Indian students are allowed to do such a variation. I am not sure whether this is under a treaty between India and USA?

    In short, my question is: What should I fill in Section J of Schedule OI part of 1040NR-EZ form, given the relevant details.

    Any help appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.
  • Mar 25, 2013, 10:14 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    If your internship categorizes you as a "business apprentice", then you can use the standard deduction under Article 21(2) of the U.S.-India Tax Treaty.
  • Mar 26, 2013, 01:39 AM
    amandeepgautam
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert View Post
    If your internship categorizes you as a "business apprentice", then you can use the standard deduction under Article 21(2) of the U.S.-India Tax Treaty.

    On the Training/Internship placement plan given by university, I am qualified as a student intern under exchange visitor category. Does student intern on J1 visa qualifies as business apprentice.
  • Mar 26, 2013, 07:29 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Yes, I believe it does!
  • Mar 31, 2013, 12:09 PM
    amandeepgautam
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert View Post
    Yes, I believe it does!

    Thank you.
  • Apr 1, 2013, 03:58 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Glad to help!

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