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  • 06-21-2006, 10:49 AM
    Shankarnarasimha
    1040 NR - Standard Deduction
    I am currently on H1 B Visa (and moved into US in Dec 2005 from India); So, I will be filing my 1040 NR for tax returns. Some of my friends say that Standard deduction is applicable even for Non-residents (and some say that it is applicable only for Students coming from India). Can you clarify which is correct ?
  • 06-23-2006, 06:44 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: 1040 NR - Standard Deduction
    Are you a dual status taxpayer? According to the IRS instructions for a 1040-NR,
    Quote:

    Quoting Restrictions for Dual-Status Taxpayers
    Standard deduction. You cannot take the standard deduction.

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