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    Feb 17, 2010, 01:05 PM
    F1 visa and Education Credit

    Can a student on F1 visa who goes to college and pays tuition take the education credit once they get their 1098 T
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    Feb 17, 2010, 08:11 PM

    No you will not get education credit.
    On F1/OPT you are exempt from residency for 5-years. You must file non-resident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843. Your income is not subject to FICA taxes but you must pay federal and state income taxes. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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