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    Apr 14, 2009, 06:44 AM
    Nj 1040 or nj 1040nr
    I am a student on f1 status since 2007 jan living at the same place in nj.do I have to file nj 1040 or nj 1040nr for the year 2008.
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    Apr 16, 2009, 12:41 PM
    File either one; the tax will be the same.

    As an international student, you have the option of claiming non-resident status due to your foreign student status.
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