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    mi0100 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 30, 2008, 08:57 PM
    F1 student questions
    Hello.

    I was on F1 visa in 2007 and started OPT in Dec. 2007 (which I believe comes under F1 status). I have been in the US since 2005.

    I had a few questions as follows:

    Q. 1. I received a 1099-INT form. Do I need to pay tax on interest income from Money market account investments in the US? I believe I am a Non-resident (< 5yrs on F1), so I think maybe not.

    Q. 2. I want to claim Education Credit / Benefits (Lifetime Learning Credits) for 2007. I received a form 1098-T from my University. The amount in box 2 (tuition and related expenses) is less than I actually paid, based on the receipts I have. I understand I cannot claim health center and insurance, but can I claim International student counseling, and few other fees which are mandatory to be enrolled in the program?

    Q. 3. I read in 1040NR instructions that if I claim Education credit, I need to file as a Resident Alien. Is that correct?

    Q. 4. But if I choose form 1040 or 1040A (used by a Resident Alien) for filing, can I still exclude the interest I mentioned in Q. 1 from my taxable income?

    Help is appreciated.
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    Feb 1, 2008, 09:53 PM
    1) No. Such interest is NOT taxable to a non-resident alien.

    2) No; such credits/deductions are NOT ALLOWED for non-resident aliens.

    3) Yes.

    4) No, but you do NOT have the OPTION of filing Form 1040A; to do so when you know it is incorrect is tax fraud.
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    Feb 1, 2008, 10:02 PM
    Thank you for your help AtlantaTaxExpert!

    I had talked to a IRS *help desk* person and came to know that I do satisfy substantial presence test = Resident Alien. But then I would need to pay up social security and medicare. That turns out to be non-profitable to me. So 1040NR-EZ is the best option for me.
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    Feb 3, 2008, 04:22 PM
    Okay!

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