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    tahir_iit Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 18, 2007, 02:57 PM
    Tax forms & status - F-1 > OPT > H1B in 2006
    Hello All

    I would be glad if someone can help me out with the respective forms required and the kind of deductions I can take:

    1. I was on F-1 from Jan-Aug 2006
    2. OPT in Sep 2006
    3. H-1B from Oct-Dec 2006

    I was in NY from Jan-Aug 2006 and in AZ from Sep-Dec 2006. I am an Indian Citizen & had entered the US in Aug 2004 on F1. Could someone please suggest the status under which I can file and the corresponding forms? Also am I eligible for standard deductions? Hope Atlanta Expert can shed some light, I've read some very good n detailed answers from him for other questions
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    Mar 18, 2007, 03:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tahir_iit
    Hello All

    I would be glad if someone can help me out with the respective forms required and the kind of deductions I can take:

    1. I was on F-1 from Jan-Aug 2006
    2. OPT in Sep 2006
    3. H-1B from Oct-Dec 2006

    I was in NY from Jan-Aug 2006 and in AZ from Sep-Dec 2006. I am an Indian Citizen & had entered the US in Aug 2004 on F1. Could someone please suggest the status under which I can file and the corresponding forms? Also am i eligible for standard deductions? Hope Atlanta Expert can shed some light, I've read some very good n detailed answers from him for other questions
    This is not a complete answer, but you should check out the program CINTAX which is designed for non-resident students. Your school might have the program for free.
    You are not eligible for the standard deduction, but Indian citizens have a special exemption due to a tax treaty that may be applied to your return.
    You will need to file a 1040NR. Intuit's tax programs may have a computer version for NRs.
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    Mar 18, 2007, 04:05 PM
    The IRS can suggest what forms you need and what status you are, free of charge. Call (800) 829-1040. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with their services. You don't even have to give your name to get the answers to your questions. I accept thank you payments. Please e-mail me and let me know how this worked out for you, because I'd like to know if others find the IRS' services as good as I do. Good luck!
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    Mar 21, 2007, 10:57 AM
    Actually, under Article 21(1) of the U.S.-India Tax Treaty, Indian citziens under F-1 or J-1 visas ARE entitled to claim the $5,150 standard deduction.

    Tahir:

    You need to file as a non-resident alien, probably filing Form 1040NR-EZ, plus TWO state tax returns (NY and AZ).

    For 2007, you will file as a resident alien.
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    Jan 18, 2008, 05:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by avataress
    The IRS can suggest what forms you need and what status you are, free of charge. Call (800) 829-1040. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with their services. You don't even have to give your name to get the answers to your questions. I accept thank you payments. Please e-mail me and let me know how this worked out for you, because I'd like to know if others find the IRS' services as good as I do. Good luck!
    I called that number and I must say that it was very helpful! I got transferred around a couple of times but at the end the person I spoke with was very nice and helpful. Even the ones I talked to before were very nice. I got the answer for my question and much more information. I had no idea such help line existed. Thank you so much!
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    Jan 18, 2008, 12:50 PM
    You probably got transferred to the International Tax Help Line. Unlike the normal tax help line, the IRS personnel who man the International Line are thoroughly trained to help those who call.
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