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The student loan deduction is a deduction which reduces your taxable income, and not a credit.
If you do not have taxable income, then there is no need to claim the student loan interest deduction.
The student loan deduction is a deduction which reduces your taxable income, and not a credit.
If you do not have taxable income, then there is no need to claim the student loan interest deduction.
If you are a US citizen/ resident then , yes you have to file a US return and can claim this interest as an adjustment 9 if your AGI qualifies you.
If you are non-resident alien -- then , unless you have US sourced / connected income you do not file a US return and this loan-interest is only pertinent for your country return
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