Hi there. Could you please kindly tell me how to get the tax return based on China-USA tax treaty article 19 in the TurboTax! Thank you so much!

[JohnB5677]

Yes, but you will have to interpret it yourself.  TurboTax does not make the calculation.

Click here:  U.S. Tax Treaties page 19 under China, People's Republic of

• You can still use the TurboTax program to prepare your tax forms. 
• You will have to file your tax return by mail and include Form 8833. .
• TurboTax will provide instructions.

To enter the tax treaty exemption in the program, here are the steps: 

1. Enter your income as usual. 
2. Then enter the treaty-exempt amount as negative amount under 
   1. Federal 
   2. Wages & Income
   3. Less Common Income
   4. Miscellaneous Income 1099A, 1099C
   5. Other Reportable Income
   6. The screen is Any Other Taxable Income? - Yes
   7. Other Taxable Income
      1. Enter the description
      2. Enter the amount as a negative number.
   8. Finish the interview.

Now, you must Download and fill in a Form 8833 to claim an exception.  

Please contact us again with any additional questions or to provide some additional details.