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by wizard_ct
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Form 8863 Education Credits and Full Year Resident Election
Replies: 1
Views: 1780

Form 8863 Education Credits and Full Year Resident Election

Hello, I was a F-1 student at a US college from Sep 2009 to Jun 2010, out of the country Jul 2010 to Sep 2010, then working in the US on H1B from Oct 2010 to present. As I understand it, by treaty I can file in the US as a full year resident. If I do so, am I eligible to claim education credits or t...
by wizard_ct
Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:56 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Filing as resident under article XXV.
Replies: 2
Views: 2354

As a quick follow up, I will have very significant US Tuition amounts in both 2009 and 2010. Under option 1 (departure in Canada and resident in US), would I be able to claim all my tuition in Canada, in particular transfer (up to the maximum) to a family member, and then claim the maximum in the US...
by wizard_ct
Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Filing as resident under article XXV.
Replies: 2
Views: 2354

Filing as resident under article XXV.

Hi nelsona, I apologize if this question comes up a lot, but I want to make sure it applies in my particular situation. Appreciate your help, I moved from Canada to the US in June 2009 under a F1 student visa. I have accepted a job offer in the US, and will transition directly from F1 OPT to H1B som...