... (about the tax treaty). THese exemptions may be claimed only for the period "reasonably necessary" to complete the education or training. In some cases, the course of study may last less than a year. For most undergraduate colledge or university degrees the appropriate period will be fours years (emphasis added). FOr some advanced degrees, such as medicine, the required period may be longer, e.g. seven years. Your area of study, engineering, falls within the 4 year time period, as such, the $5000 exclusion is no longer available.
It took me more than 5 years to get my Ph.D. degree in chemistry. I do not know why he insists my area should fall within the 4 year time period. What should I do? "If you want to contest my decision, you can file suit in either the United States district court or the united states court of federal claims." DO you think I have a case? Or should I just give up and accept their decision?
Thanks so much!