When you file as a resident alien, you can claim the same standard deduction. You can claim your treaty exemption in TurboTax by following these steps:
- With TurboTax open select Wages & Income.
- Scroll down to Less Common Income and select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
- On the next page select Other reportable income.
- On the page Other Taxable Income enter Tax Treaty Exclusion in the description and enter your exclusion as a negative amount -5000
- This will put your Tax Treaty Exclusion on Schedule 1 Line 21 of your 1040.
You will need to file Form 8833 with your tax return. TurboTax does not support this form.
You will need to print your return and mail it in with the Form 8833 to claim your treaty exclusion.
Form 8833
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