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1040 or 1040nr this time?
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since you were a nonresident alien student on f-1 visa then you will be considered engaged in a trade or business in the usa. you must file form 1040nr.  here is the detailed instruction by irs - http://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxation-of-nonresident-aliens
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