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    Feb 16, 2006, 02:24 PM
    F-1 Foreign Student in USA - can I claim ANY deductions?
    Hi,

    I'm an F-1 visa student form Canada studying in the US. As a non-resident for tax purposes, I don't seem to be eligible to claim any of the credits in pub. 970. Are there any deductions I can claim to increase my return beyond that provided by the standard 1040-EZ? Is there any way I can elect to be a resident for tax purposes or do I have to wait for 5 years of F-1 status to pass?

    Bottom line: am I limited to a return amount stipulated by the 1040-EZ due to my non-resident for tax purposes status, or are there ways to claim additional deductions for tuition and expenses (books, etc.)?

    Thanks for you help!

    Craig
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    Feb 16, 2006, 09:22 PM
    Craig:

    Sorry, as a student on F-1 status, you are stuck with the non-resident filing status. You can apply to change your visa status, but that would make you liable for Social Security and Medicare taxes.

    BTW, as a non-resident alien, you have to file Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ, NOT Form 1040EZ.
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