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You cannot file using 1040NR or 1040NREZ, which are intended for use for J and F visa holders. You are considered as resident alien for tax purposes. You may use form 1040 or 1040EZ. As a resident taxpayer, you are eligible to claim all deductions and credits.

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以下是引用Andy2005在2006-2-20 18:02:00的发言：

非常感谢您的回复。看来我要研究一下 instruction for 1040 了。 By the way, is that possible for me to use TurboTax to file my tax form?

you welcome. yes, you may use TurboTax.

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Btw, have you ever filed form W-9?

Form W-9 is a tax document which declares you to be a "resident alien for tax purposes." Filing a W-9 has two immediate consequences:

It negates all tax treaty protections and provisions.

It gives you more options in what you want to claim on your W-4 (any marital status, number of allowances, or "exempt").

Generally, you should file a W-9 only after you have been in the U.S. for at least the periods of time noted for the following visa types, and then only if you feel it is appropriate:

F-1 After 5 years in the U.S.
J-1 Student After 5 years in the U.S.
J-1 Scholar After 2 years in the U.S.
H-1 After 183 days in the U.S.

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