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    harrry Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 10, 2006, 08:11 AM
    OPT-H1-1040NR-6251-Alternative Minimum Tax
    Hello All,

    I am also in a situation which many have already discussed about in this forum. I have also transitioned from OPT to H1 in 2005. But since my status started in October, I had the advantage of filing NR form and taking advantage of the US-India tax treaty.

    However I had got the 1099-INT form from my bank and since there is nowhere in 1040NREZ that you can list your taxable interest, I am forced to file 1040NR... along with 8843.

    After the tax calculation in 1040NR on line 41, there is something about Alternative minimum tax. I couldn't see any discussion about this anywhere in the forum and I think they ask us to attach form 6251 for this...
    Could anyone please give me some advice regarding this... I am quite confused. :confused:
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    vaya Posts: 55, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 10, 2006, 01:31 PM
    Most likely ignore. If you got only wages and taxable interests, you don't have to worry about it.

    Vaya
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    Apr 11, 2006, 09:01 AM
    Vaya is probably correct, except that I believe that the interest is NOT taxable (at least the interest earned while you were on F-1 visa status).

    AMT can kick in if your salary is high enough. Unless your salary exceeded $150K, don't worry about it.

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