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    Mar 2, 2009, 04:50 PM
    Should I file 1040 or 1040NR
    Hello,
    I am on F1 status since August 2004... I have been filing 1040NR-EZ for last 4 years... But one of my friends told me that I can file 1040 after 3 years. So is it okay to file 1040 instead of 1040NR-EZ or 1040NR?
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    Mar 2, 2009, 06:44 PM

    On F1/OPT you are exempt from residency for 5-years. You must file non-resident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843.

    On your F1 income you will get deduction based on tax treaty between the U.S. and your country.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Mar 2, 2009, 07:22 PM

    MukatA,

    Thank you very much for clarification... I thought exempt from residency is for 3 years.

    -vishwas
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    Mar 3, 2009, 01:21 AM

    Read IRS Publication 519: Tax for Aliens
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