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    Feb 13, 2013, 02:05 PM
    Filing tax from internship in the US
    Hi, I did an internship in the US from 09/2011 to 08/2012. I filed for 2011 income taxes while in the US, and I used turbotax. Apparently they are using some form 1040, while I now learned I should be using 1040NR.

    My question:
    Can I file my 2012 tax returns on turbotax using their regular 1040, just like last year?
    Will my 2011 tax file under the regular 1040 become a problem in the future? I received returns and everything, and was not aware of the issue before.

    My home country is The Netherlands. I was on a J1 visa, nonresident alien status.

    Thanks in advance!
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    Feb 13, 2013, 03:00 PM
    You CAN file the return using TurboTax, and it would probably be accepted at face value.

    But your filing would be INCORRECT.

    You need to file Form 1040NR with Form 2106 to claim daily living expenses. You should also amend the 2011 return.

    If you believe that you will need professional help filing this year, this IS what I do. Please double-click on my name (Atlanta Tax Expert) above to access my profile. You will find my email address in the signature portion of the profile (scroll down to the BOTTOM of the page).
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