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    Jun 22, 2012, 04:13 PM
    Can a non resident alien claim for dependent when filing taxes
    L am a non resident alien working here and my husband work in United Nations and l have been claiming my daughter since she was born here for taxes purpose.. Now they said l have to file form 1040NR which is no dependent form. What is going to happen now since l have been using the wrong form
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    Jun 22, 2012, 04:51 PM
    I need more information:
    - what is your home country?
    - how long have you been filing the Form 1040?
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