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    Mar 12, 2010, 02:53 PM
    Claim treaty benefits for previous years
    I have noticed that there is a tax treaty between US and my country Bulgaria from 2007. I was non resident alien for tax purposes in 2007 and 2008 and still.
    I want to claim the benefits of the treaty for the years of 2007 and 2008. And I have already submitted the federal and state tax forms for these calendar years claiming no tax treaty benefits. How can I claim tax treaty benefits for previous years.
    Thank you.
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    Mar 13, 2010, 05:09 AM

    When did you enter and depart the U.S. Your visa? Are you filing 2009 tax return?
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    Mar 20, 2010, 12:21 PM
    I entered 2006 under F1 and I am still in US under F1 visa. I filed the 2009 tax return claiming treaty benefits.
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    Mar 20, 2010, 08:49 PM

    On F-1 for 5 years you are nonresident and must file nonresident tax return and Form 8843.
    You can file amended tax returns Form 1040X for 2007 and 2008.
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    Mar 23, 2010, 03:21 PM

    Thank you very much.
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