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    yogeshpatil Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 18, 2007, 07:43 PM
    Amended returns for 2006 as a resident alien
    I came to U.S.A on 5th Aug 2006 for the first time .My status for 2006 was non resident alien since I haven't completed 183 days.I understand my status will be resident alien in July 2007.At that time can I file an amended return for 2006 as a resident alien ? Since this time I filed the return as a non resident alien, I could not claim any standard deduction.In amended returns I would like to apply jointly and claim standard deduction.Please let me know if I can do so.
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    Apr 24, 2007, 09:44 AM
    You CANNOT file as a resident alien in 2006 UNLESS you are married and you and your spouse BOTH choose to be treated as resident aliens for all of 2006.
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