[nikifor0]

Hi,
My question is about maximasing itemize deductions? According to the regulations for non-residents I can use onlypersonla exemtion for amount of 3300 USD and cannot use standart deducts, however I can use Itemize deductions. I would like to increase the amount of Itemise deduction in order to receive higher return amount on the 1040NR. A friend told me about using the flight ticket in moving expenses> Is it doable to usi it? What else I can use to maximise the itemise deductions? I have wrked in Massachusets. Is it the same in the State income tax return?

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

If you have NOT being reimbursed for the ticket from your home country to the U.S. then, yes, that is a valid moving expense.

However, moving expenses is reported on Form 3903 and is deducted as an adjustment to income, NOT as an itemized expense.

I am not sure if Massachusetts will allow you to deduct your moving expenses. I think so, but I cannot check as I do not have eccess to my files where I am presently located.

You could donate to charity, but it is too late for 2006. The Massachusetts state income tax that has been withheld from your salary will also be a sizable itemized deduction.

[nikifor0]

What other itemise deductions I can use to minimise the taxable income? I used already program cost fee and airfare fee + the personal exemtion of 3300$ for 2006. I am single on a J1 visa for 4 months for the first time in USA.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

That's about it for deductions for 2006.

Sorry!

[nikifor0]

Could you help me out with filling my Connecticut nonresident income tax return? Whcich lines do I have to fill in? I am confusing which to miss and which to fill out?

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Sorry, Niki, I cannot help you.

It IS tax season, and I am rather busy.

Now, if you want my professional help, contact me at [email protected].