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    Jan 24, 2009, 03:12 PM
    Education deduction for j1 trainee formerly b1 med stud doing US clerkship
    Can said individual deduct tuition expenses and education loan interest if the int'l med school qualifies for federal loan program ?
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    Jan 24, 2009, 09:53 PM
    Someone on a J-1 visa is a non-resident alien who is NOT eligible to claim tuition deductions or education credits.

    But he/she CAN deduct education loan interest on their non-resident alien tax return (Form 1040NR).
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    Jan 24, 2009, 10:34 PM

    First, depending upon when you entered the U.S. days spent of various visas, tax treaty between you country and the U.S. and married or unmarried, you have to figure out if you will file a resident tax return or non-resident tax return.

    On non-resident tax return, you do not get tuition and fee adjustment deduction, which you get on resident tax return. Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Substantial Presence Test
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