Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    niveditha1002's Avatar
    niveditha1002 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 8, 2012, 11:30 AM
    Changed from F1 to H1 in 2011 - What deductions to use?
    Hi,

    I was on F1 visa till Sept 30th 2011 and on H1b from Oct 1st 2011. I did not qualify the substantial presence test and have to file 1040 NR-EZ.

    I wanted to know what deductions I can claim (Standard or Itemized) on Line 11 in the form.
    I called IRS and they told me since I was not on F1 for the entire year, I cannot claim standard deduction? Is this true? I know a lot of people in my situation who claimed standard deduction.

    I am really confused. Pleas help!

    Thanks
    newacct's Avatar
    newacct Posts: 321, Reputation: 21
    Full Member
    		  
    #2

    Mar 8, 2012, 04:19 PM
    There is no standard deduction for nonresidents. As you can see from the form you must use itemized deductions.
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #3

    Mar 14, 2012, 01:22 PM
    NewAcct:

    Actually, students and trainees from India DO get to claim the standard deduction under the U.S.-India Tax treaty.

    The OP also has other options if he/she is married.

    If you want my professional help, double-click on my title above and scroll down to my profile/signature. You will find my email address and websites there.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

I came to US Sep 2011 with H1B & my wife joined me in Oct 2011.what status? [ 3 Answers ]

I came to US Sep 2011 with H1B & my wife joined me in Oct 2011 with H4.what taxable married status? Do I am eligible to file as married jointly. This is my first time w2-file ?

My stay in US for 2011 is less than 2months. Will my 2011 tax get refunded? [ 1 Answers ]

Hi Everyone, I came to US on Nov 9 2011 on L1 Visa together with my wife(L2). Both of us got SSN. As my stay in 2011 is less than 2months. Will my Tax for 2011 get refunded? I am going to stay whole 2012 here. Appreciate if someone can advise me. Thanks. Cheers, Ganesh

July 24 2011 ! The day that changed my life... [ 1 Answers ]

I belong to a very decent family.After 18 years of my education I got a job during my campus recruitment.My parents kept lot of hopes on me and they are so happy and they almost told to everybody in my town that I got a job in a reputed company.Actually I am from India and my job was in...

Can I claim my son who will be coming to US in 2011 on my J1 2011 tax return, [ 1 Answers ]

I came to US in dec 2010 at that time my son had J2 visa but he was in India. He is coming in June 2011, can I claim him as my dependent in 2011 tax fillings.

On OPT should I use itemized deductions or std. Deductions [ 7 Answers ]

Hi, I am currently on F1 visa( 2003-today) more than 5 years ( Tax Resident) Will transfer to OPT Since JAN 2009, 1) When filling taxes should I use itemized deductions or Std. deductions 2) Do I pay for Social and Medicare taxes 3) Will I qualify for $ 5000 std. deductions

View more questions Search