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    Jan 21, 2008, 02:42 PM
    F1-OPT-Nojob-H1B (all in the same year)
    Hi,

    My status for the year 2007 was as follows:
    Jan 07 - July 07 - F1
    August 07 - Oct 07 - OPT
    NOVEMBER - OPT Status (no job- hence no pay)
    Dec 07 - HIB

    So, what forms am I supposed to fill out this year
    I would normally do only the 1040NREZ and 8843. I think I am now considered as being a resident (since I came to the US in Aug 02)
    Can I claim tax exemption (as per treaty with India). Can I ask a refund for the SS and Medicare charges taken off my paychek when on OPT visa.
    And finally if I do go to the H&R Block.. any idea how much it would cost me to get my taxes done through them ?
    Thanks in advance for you replies !
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    Jan 21, 2008, 04:06 PM
    You have exceeded the five-year exemption for F-1 student, so, for 2007, you must file as a resident alien, filing Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.

    Since you were a resident alien for 2007, you WERE liable for Social Security and Medicare taxes, so no refund is due.

    The charges for H&R Block vary from office to office. Shop around. Also, check out the website link below.
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    Jan 22, 2008, 02:14 AM
    You will file resident tax return. Since you are not excluding days of F1 from residency, form 8843 may not be required.
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    Jan 23, 2008, 12:42 PM
    Form 8843 is definitely NOT required if you file as a resident alien.
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