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santosai143
Mar 21, 2006, 05:51 PM
Hi,

I was in F1 status upto: sep 31st, 2005. My OPT( Optional Practical Training) started in Oct 2005. since Oct 2005 i have been working as a contractor.

so , Can anyone please tell me what tax form i need to file
1040 (or) 1040NR ?

waiting for the reply,
santosh.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 21, 2006, 09:10 PM
Santosh:

You will need to file Form 1040NR with a Schedule C. While you are on F-1 visa status, you are NOT liable for self-employment taxes, so Schedule SE is NOT needed.
santosai143
Mar 22, 2006, 03:57 PM
hi,

Thanks , that helps a lot.
Can i just file 1040NR-EZ , would this alone work ( i used a tax tool, it generated me just this) ?

santosh.


Santosh:

You will need to file Form 1040NR with a Schedule C. While you are on F-1 visa status, you are NOT liable for self-employment taxes, so Schedule SE is NOT needed.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 22, 2006, 08:28 PM
No. You cannot document Form 1099-MISC income using Form 1040NR-EZ.

You need Form 1040NR with a Schedule C.
santosai143
Apr 6, 2006, 05:39 PM
Hi,

I worked in Florida for 3 months, Florida doesnt have state tax right,
so do i need to file state tax for Florida ?

please let me know,
santosh!
b9modi
Apr 6, 2006, 07:45 PM
You cannot file a state tax in Seven states (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming).
AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 7, 2006, 08:01 PM
B9Modi is correct; Florida is one of seven states with no state INCOME tax. There are other taxes to compensate, however.
santosai143
Apr 8, 2006, 04:20 PM
B9Modi is correct; Florida is one of seven states with no state INCOME tax. There are other taxes to compensate, however.


Thank you for the valuable information. I have one more question:
i was a student in Newyork, upto Aug 2005 , so what form do i need to file for
NewYork State Tax (i being on F1 status ) ?

Please let me know,
santosh.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 9, 2006, 02:42 PM
Form IT-203. See other posting for rest of answer.