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EDIT: "And thanks to testone for revisiting my question of filing Form 8833"

Thanks so much to both of you for your comments in this thread-- I do feel that you've aired the debate I've had in my mind. And thanks to testone for reviving

Testone, are you of the opinion that the IRS would not share my treaty position (XXV) to claim the standard deduction and file 1040 for ...

Thanks nelsona,

I am happy to hear that. I assume this is a treaty benefit, so I would expect to file Form 8833 Treaty-Based Disclosure-- in which case do you or anyone happen to know which article applies? (Obviously happy to not bother filing this form if that is common practice)

-J ...

Hi all! I'm writing to ask if Article XXV applies to allow me to file 1040 for the whole year (as I have been reading in other threads). Long story short, I believe I would otherwise be a single dual-status alien. My goal would be to file 1040 for the standard deduction and education credit.

I have ...