Comments on: Sorry, last minute tax questions……….?

By: J P

J P — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:33:05 +0000

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8843.pdf

By: Bostonian In MO

Bostonian In MO — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:29:26 +0000

Pitch the Schedule A. You can’t use it. The only itemized deduction that you are allowed is the state and local income taxes that you paid in 2009. That’s what goes on line 11 of Form 1040-NR-EZ. None of the other Schedule A deductions apply to non-resident aliens.

No idea what 8417 is. Never heard of that one and it’s not on the IRS website.

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By: the tax lady

the tax lady — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:12 +0000

Your OPT was supposed to be supervised–thus it’s a W-2 situation.

As for unreimbursed business expenses, mileage for commuting is not deductible.

You should not have had much in the way of licenses, insurance and equipment. The equipment has to be depreciated and then the total is subject to the 2% rule. (You generally cannot deduct your computer or cell phone.)

You had better have extremely detailed records as the IRS will ask to see them. Students generally don’t have enough to itemize.

As for form 8417, there isn’t one. If you meant 8917, you are NOT eligible for this form. You also are not eligible for the 8863.

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