Hi everyone,
I came to the USA in august 2014. I have completed five calendar years of stay in the USA by 2019 Aug. I am currently in CPT Visa status which falls under F1 visa.
I have two questions one on tax exemptions and others can I claim 1098T while filing for 2019 taxes.
1. I am being charged for Medicare and SSN tax, am I not exempt from these taxes if I am on CPT?
2. As I have finished my five years of stay in the USA by 2019 Aug. I paid the college fee for 2019 and I got 1098T form. Can I claim it while filing for 2019 taxes?
3. Is a substantial Presence Test based only on physically presence in the United States?
Thank you in advance!
Regards
Poornima
