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    Feb 2, 2010, 01:00 AM
    f1 student tax returns
    I am an Indian student on my F1 visa doing my OPT. My income was 6766 and my federal tax withheld was 549.11 . How much do I expect in return, or do I have to pay? Do I enter any amount as a standard deduction?
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    Feb 2, 2010, 01:15 AM

    You will get back your federal tax withheld. As per tax treaty you get standard deduction instead of itemized deduction. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Feb 2, 2010, 10:14 AM

    But how is that possible because it seems that I had to pay more than what was withheld?
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    Feb 3, 2010, 04:36 AM

    Your exemption $3,650
    Your itemized deduction $5700.
    So you do not have any taxable income. You will get federal tax withheld back.
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    Feb 3, 2010, 12:17 PM

    Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I was completely lost. I have one last question will I enter 5700 on line 6 and line 11 or only line 6 or line 11?
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    Feb 3, 2010, 02:32 PM

    Also can I claim both. I thought you can only claim for one exemption
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    Feb 3, 2010, 10:46 PM

    As per tax treaty, student from India can claim standard deduction in place of itemized deduction.
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