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    Mar 24, 2010, 03:41 PM
    Help on 1040X... By mistake filled 1040 instead of 1040NREZ for tax year 2008
    Hello,

    I am from india on F-1 status, bY MISTAKE I FILED 1040 FOrM AND LOUISIANA STATE RESIDENT FORM for year 2008.

    What should I need to do now?

    1. what are the options I need to fill in 1040X, If possible any 1 attach sample filled 1040X for my case.

    2. am I need to fill new 1040 nr ez form for 2008 alog with 1040 x , before filling 2009 1040 nr ez.

    3. what should I need to do for state taxes, I am from Louisiana..
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    Mar 24, 2010, 08:32 PM

    You can file Form 1040X with properly done nonresident tax return and form 8843. http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/...s-for-non.html
    Your state tax return may not need any change; it may be correct.
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