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    Mar 4, 2006, 08:19 AM
    F1>5 years, switched to H1B
    Hi,

    I came to USA in August 2000 on an F1 visa, and switched to H1B in Septmeber 2005. I read Atlanta Tax Expert's post about converting from F1 to H1B, but I'm not sure which of the 1040/EZ and 1040NR/EZ I need to fill out since I've been on F1>5 years and on H1B<183 days as of the end of 2005. Do I classify as a resident or non-resident alien? Also, I am a citizen of India, so can I claim the $5000 standard deduction and the additional $3200 individual exemption regardless of my residency status?

    Thanks,
    tjay
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    Mar 4, 2006, 10:51 AM
    Tjay:

    You need to file as a resident alien. The exemption you had for your F-1 visa ran out at the end of 2004.

    File Form 1040EZ.
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    Mar 4, 2006, 12:10 PM
    Thanks Atlanta Tax Expert. I appreciate your time.
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    Mar 4, 2006, 08:55 PM
    Glad to help!
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