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    Sep 17, 2008, 01:15 AM
    Deductions: NR alien 1040nrez form
    I am filling 1040NR-EZ for 2007. Applied for extension in April.
    Single Indian male on F1 in 2007 . Filed 8843 in 2006.
    I understand I can get deductions for
    a) sd 5350
    b) personal 3500
    c) itemized deduction state tax (400)
    Can someone confirm this

    So if my income is 10000. I am left with only say ~700taxable
    Nitin
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    Sep 17, 2008, 06:52 AM
    For 2007, Standard deduction is $5,350 and personal exemption is $3,400.

    Under the U.S.-India Tax Treaty, you can claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing.

    Hence, your taxable income from your $10,000 salary is $1,250.
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    Sep 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
    Thank you. Great Help.
    I see some people deducting state income tax withheld as an itemized deduction in 1040-nrez row 11 . Is this correct.

    I am done, thanks
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    Sep 18, 2008, 11:45 AM
    Yes, they CAN claim the state withheld tax as an itemized deduction on Line #11, Form 1040NR-EZ, but you should do so ONLY IF that itemized exceeds the $5,350 standard deduction.
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