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    Mar 25, 2008, 10:13 PM
    Do I need 8843 form when filing as resident alien
    I am a student more than 5 years. So I need to file as a resident alien. But according to treaty Article 20, I have a 5000 exempt income. My question is that do I need to file 8843 as previous years? The instruction says 8843 is for the purpose of substantial presence test. Since I am filing as resident, I should meet the test. How can I claim this 5000 exempt income? Do I still need 8843 for this claim?
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    Mar 25, 2008, 10:46 PM
    Hey..
    Am also F1 in USA since 3 yrs from India
    Can you please tell me what is that $5000 exempt income?

    Is it in addition to from standard deduction($5350) and personal exemption ($3400) ?
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    Mar 25, 2008, 10:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by njorth
    I am a student more than 5 years. So I need to file as a resident alien. But according to treaty Article 20, I have a 5000 exempt income. My question is that do I need to file 8843 as previous years? The instruction says 8843 is for the purpose of substantial presence test. Since I am filing as resident, I should meet the test. How can I claim this 5000 exempt income? Do I still need 8843 for this claim?
    On the resident return, you don't get any treaty benefit. You treaty benefits were only for 5 years. After that you don't file 8843.
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