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    Mar 16, 2008, 08:49 PM
    Apply Standard deduction on Dual-Status tax filing.
    If I apply Standard dedcution on Dual-Status tax filing, what will happen?
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    May 1, 2008, 02:01 PM
    It may get rejected, or it may not. Depends on who reviews the return.

    You MAY be entitled to the standard deduction if you were on F-1 or J-1 prior to switching to H-1 or L-1 AND you are an Indian citizen.
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