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    Mar 15, 2008, 09:26 PM
    Standard deduction for j1 visa
    Hi
    I am on J1 VISA from India(single). I have to file 2007 income tax this April. Can somebody tell me , what are the exemptions I can take. I know about the $3400 personal exemption. Can I take the standard deduction also?
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    Mar 17, 2008, 01:20 PM
    Hi,

    According to this:

    Certain individuals are not entitled to the standard deduction. They are:

    1. A married individual filing a separate return whose spouse itemizes deductions,
    2. An individual who was a nonresident alien or dual status alien during any part of the year, or
    3. An individual who files a return for a period of less than 12 months due to a change in his or her annual accounting cycle.


    You can't take the standard deduction if you were not a resident alien or only for part of the year.

    Tax Topics - Topic 551 Standard Deduction

    Bine
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