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    Feb 8, 2011, 11:17 AM
    Form 3903
    Hi,

    I am a full time student in Texas on f-1- visa and went for an internship to California during the summer. My CPT period was only for 3 months and completed that time with my full time employer. I had a moving expense of like around $800.

    Can I fill out 3903 for tax deduction? I read under the time test exceptions that "You are laid off or discharged for a reason other than willful misconduct". Since my CPT period was only for 3 months, it does count to be "discharged for a reason other than willful misconduct".
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    Feb 25, 2011, 04:33 PM
    Sorry, but you do NOT meet the time test needed to claim moving expenses.
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    Feb 26, 2011, 03:48 AM

    You may be able to claim travel expenses that include transportation, lodging and meals. Use Form 2106 or 2106-EZ to figure your allowable expenses that you claim on line 9 of Schedule A (Form 1040NR).
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    Mar 2, 2011, 08:30 PM
    But if I file form 2106, will I still be able to have standard deduction of 5700 and the personal deduction along with it?. I am a F1 student from India..
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    Mar 2, 2011, 09:15 PM

    No, you can either get standard deduction or itemized deductions.
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    Mar 3, 2011, 11:46 AM
    You claim the standard deduction OR the itemized deduction, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER!
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