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    gtalarico Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 6, 2009, 11:13 AM
    5 years in the US; 1040EZ or 1040NREZ?
    Hello!

    First of all, I appreciate you taking your time to read this.

    I have been filling my own taxes for a few years now, since I arrived in the US in 2003.
    Now it has been more than 5 years since I have been here in the US and I have heard I should no longer file the same way I have been filing.

    For the tax year of 03,04,05,06,07, I have submitted a 1040NREZ, along with the 8843.
    I was told I could NOT use the information on the 1098-T as long as I filed as a NR, but that I COULD use it if I filed the normal 1040 or 1040ez.

    How should I file this year, 1040ez, or 1040ez-NR? Do I need the 8843? Can I use the 1098-T?

    Thank you so much for your help!
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    Apr 6, 2009, 11:21 AM
    PS: I meet the substantial presence test.
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    Apr 6, 2009, 11:37 AM

    Assuming you are on F1, for 2008, you will file resident tax return. You can get tuiton and fee deduction. You will get recovery rebate.
    Read about F1 tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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    Apr 6, 2009, 11:47 AM
    Yes, I forgot to mention, I am an f-1.
    So I can file the 1040EZ.
    Do I need to file the 8843?

    Can I use the 1090-T?

    Ps:I tried to click on your profile to make a contribution but you paypal link was not working.
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    Apr 13, 2009, 11:14 AM

    Sorry to bump this thread up, I am tying to finish up my taxes today.

    Thank you so much.
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    Apr 16, 2009, 11:48 AM
    File Form 1040A and DO claim the RRC, plus claim any tuition credit/deduction for which you qualify.

    Do NOT file Form 8843.
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