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Level 2
January 29, 2024
Question

Am I qualified for standard deduction?

Hi, I first came to the US in August 2018 as an international student (F1 visa). As I have been in the US for more than 5 years, I believe I have become a resident alien for tax purposes based on the substantial presence test since August 2023 (I assume). 

 

This is the first year I file tax in TurboTax, the software said that I am getting a standard deduction. I am wondering if I am eligible for standard deduction?

 

 

 

3 replies

Alumni - Intuit
January 29, 2024

Yes.

 

As a US resident alien, you can take the Standard Deduction.

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nn3620Author
Level 2
January 29, 2024

So it does not matter if I’m only US resident for some parts of 2023 and not the whole year?

DaveF1006
Alumni - Intuit
January 29, 2024

If you are eligible to be a US resident for 2023 based on  the Substantial Presence Test, you are eligible to take the standard deduction. 

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