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I am an international student on an f-1 student visa. But I have federal credit for the stimulus check. Why is that so?

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
February 28, 2021
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TurboTax is showing a Recovery Rebate Credit (stimulus) because you are filing the wrong tax return. Nonresident aliens file Form 1040-NR or Form 1040-EZ. TurboTax does not support those forms and will only file Form 1040.

You can file your taxes through our international partner Sprintax.

Nonresident aliens are not eligible for the Rebate. Generally, if you were a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien in 2020, were not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a Social Security number that is valid for employment, you are eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit.

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