I am an international student pursuing a PhD degree. My tax status is resident alien The US-China tax treaty Article 20 states students have some credits for tax. How could I claim it? I know that I have to include the form 8833 on my tax return generated by TurboTax. But how should I do that? Does Turbo Deluxe supports form 8833?
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I am also a phd student, similar situation as you. But for what I read, we may not need to file Form 8833. From the website, https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/claiming-tax-treaty-benefits. I also attached a screenshot with highlight.
Anyone, reading this, please let me know if I am wrong. Because I am planning to e-file without 8833.
I see what your point is and I agree with you. Did you get your tax return successfully last year by e-file? I am about to e-file mine as well. not 100% sure this is correct. Please let me know. Thanks.
You must file a U.S. tax return and Form 8833 if you claim the following treaty benefits:
You must also file Form 8833 if you receive payments or income items totaling more than $100,000 and you determine your country of residence under a treaty and not under the rules for determining alien tax status.
Exceptions
You do not have to file Form 8833 for any of the following situations:
If you have Form 8833, you should print your return and paper file with Form 8833 attached.
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