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    Dec 28, 2011, 03:31 PM
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    Hello,
    I'm Sandhya an International student from India. I got a job this July and worked on CPT till December and currently on OPT. I have a question regarding the filing of taxes. My W2 reads that the total income for 6 months is 20,523.16 where 2177.77 dollars has been withheld for federal taxes and 921.77 for state taxes. I need help filing my taxes and was wondering what I can expect as tax refund if I can expect any at all. Any information/ help is appreciated. Thanks
    Sandhya
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    Dec 29, 2011, 02:51 AM
    You must file nonresident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and form 8843. Since you are from India, as per tax treaty you will claim standard deduction of $5700 (as itemized deduction) on your tax return. You will also get exemption of $3700. So your taxable income is $20,523 - 9400. On this amount you will pay 10% federal income tax so you will have refund from IRS. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Dec 29, 2011, 08:24 AM
    Your tax liability is $1,244, so your refund will be $934.
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    Dec 29, 2011, 11:27 AM
    Thank you very much! How should I go about the state taxes? I'm in the state on Minnesota.
    Sandhya
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    Dec 29, 2011, 06:54 PM
    You will need to file as a non-resident for the state of Minnesota.
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