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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 5:00:52 PM

Can international students use turbo tax?

I am an international student in second year of my masters program? Can i file taxes through turbo tax?

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Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 5:00:53 PM

If you are considered a Nonresident Alien - most international students are considered as such - please use link below:

https://www.sprintax.com/non-resident-alien-tax-1040nr-turbotax.html

I am enclosing an IRS link explaining international students details:

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc851.html

If you are considered a Resident Alien, you may use any Turbo Tax version.


More info on Turbo Tax and Nonresident tax returns:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2437638-does-turbotax-handle-form-1040nr-for-nonresident-aliens

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Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 5:00:53 PM

If you are considered a Nonresident Alien - most international students are considered as such - please use link below:

https://www.sprintax.com/non-resident-alien-tax-1040nr-turbotax.html

I am enclosing an IRS link explaining international students details:

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc851.html

If you are considered a Resident Alien, you may use any Turbo Tax version.


More info on Turbo Tax and Nonresident tax returns:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2437638-does-turbotax-handle-form-1040nr-for-nonresident-aliens

Level 7
May 31, 2019 5:00:54 PM

only during the first five calendar years

New Member
May 31, 2019 5:00:57 PM

But I used e file and my return has already been accepted, what should I do?

New Member
May 31, 2019 5:01:00 PM

This depends on your resident status. Determine your status by taking the substantial presence test at 1040nra.com

New Member
Apr 14, 2020 12:49:05 PM

I filed my taxes for 2019, however I am a legal-resident of the united states living in Florida and I study online from a school abroad. Is there any way I can benefit educational deductions ? 

 

If so, how can I do this after already filing my taxes?