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    somrandom1 Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 13, 2012, 11:13 AM
    Education Expenses - Deduction
    Hi,

    I am a resident alien on an F-1 visa in the US, but my family lives abroad and files no taxes in the US.

    My education expenses (for a graduate degree) are sponsored by my family from abroad. Will I be able to get a deduction for these educational expenses? (Lifetime Learning credit?)

    Thanks in advance!
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    Feb 13, 2012, 01:18 PM
    You never become resident alien on F1 visa. Please read pub 519, page 4 and page 6 under "Days of presence in the United States" You will file 1040 NR or 1040 NR/EZ.
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    Feb 13, 2012, 08:31 PM
    Others here mentioned I have become a resident alien as I have been here since August 2006, as per the substantial presence test. Now this is even more confusing.
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    Feb 14, 2012, 09:55 PM
    In your question you did not mention that you are in US since Aug 2006. Anyway, after 5 years on F-1, your days in US are not exempt from residency. That is in 2011 you are resident. About education credit, you can get it if you meet the requirements.
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