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    Apr 8, 2010, 09:44 AM
    1042S income and $400 making work pay credit
    My salaries was paid by my employer in the form of grant
    Every yr my employer send 1042-S for tax filing
    I know that there is $400 tax credit
    I am filing 1040A form for this year (2009)
    Can I claim this credit?
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    May 6, 2010, 02:23 PM
    If you are getting under Form 1042-S, that implies that you are a foreign student and PROBABLY a non-resident alien.

    If so, you are NOT eligible for the $400 Making Work Pay Credit.
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